Labview option in selecting hardware

[adeel1982]

I have selected some NI PCI, PCI EXPRESS AND USB CARDS...while selecting PCI
cards the option of labview software appears and not in the case for PCI
express and USB.. My question is that in PCI express and USB does the software
is a part of card.. Pl elaborate because I'm purchasing it first time...also
LabVIEW is available easily on internet as a free software so why is ther need
to purcphase it? I have selected labview with all features while selecting
because I want to explore it completely.. Thanks

regards

Adeel

[GerdW]

Hi adeel,

because I'm purchasing it first time..

When you purchase for the 1st time you should phone your local NI sales rep!

It will be much easier to select the correct things you need for your task. And the software questions will be solved anyway then!

also LabVIEW is available easily on internet as a free software

Where is LabVIEW available for FREE?

You can get a (time limited) trial version, you can get a cheap "for home" version, you can get different "suites" (aka flavors) offered by NI for lots of bucks. Again: talk to your local NI sales rep to choose the best option for you!