What in the sam hell is....."dot net framework"....

HawgsHead · Mar 13, 2007, 07:28 AM

"dot net framework" & do I really need it?

Dyre Straits · Mar 13, 2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HawgsHead

"dot net framework" & do I really need it?

If you're talking about .NET Framework, this explains it pretty well:

NET Framework at Wikipedia

Some applications, e.g. ATI Catalyst Control Center, will not install/run unless at least .NET Framework 2 is installed.

And, it's actually already part of VISTA and other Windows OSes.

mkk · Mar 13, 2007, 08:14 AM

You'll know if you need it because a program depending on it will not function. The framework is the base for Microsofts latest application programming substructure and can now be expected (by software creators) to be installed on most Windows systems.

Please use the thread subject/title line to describe the subject in the future. It's what it's there for.

Matth · Mar 13, 2007, 03:43 PM

There are also different versions, most significant being:

1.1 - Used by some older .net applications, may be required if version checking or other issues prevent the application running under 2.0
2.0 - Mainstream for a long time, some applications wtritten for 1.1 will run in 2.0
3.0 - Essentially a superset of 2.0 - if 2.0 is not installed, a .Net 3.0 installation will provide it.

Multiple versions can be installed, with the current "full coverage" configuration being 1.1 and 3.0 installed, preferably in that order. If no incompatible 1.1 legacy applications are used, then 1.1 can be left out.

HawgsHead · Mar 13, 2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Matth

There are also different versions, most significant being:

1.1 - Used by some older .net applications, may be required if version checking or other issues prevent the application running under 2.0
2.0 - Mainstream for a long time, some applications wtritten for 1.1 will run in 2.0
3.0 - Essentially a superset of 2.0 - if 2.0 is not installed, a .Net 3.0 installation will provide it.

Multiple versions can be installed, with the current "full coverage" configuration being 1.1 and 3.0 installed, preferably in that order. If no incompatible 1.1 legacy applications are used, then 1.1 can be left out.

Hmmmmm......dont like Vista huh?Next time.Let us know how U really feel!.....

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	There are also different versions, most significant being: 1.1 - Used by some older .net applications, may be required if version checking or other issues prevent the application running under 2.0 2.0 - Mainstream for a long time, some applications wtritten for 1.1 will run in 2.0 3.0 - Essentially a superset of 2.0 - if 2.0 is not installed, a .Net 3.0 installation will provide it. Multiple versions can be installed, with the current "full coverage" configuration being 1.1 and 3.0 installed, preferably in that order. If no incompatible 1.1 legacy applications are used, then 1.1 can be left out. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

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mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	You'll know if you need it because a program depending on it will not function. The framework is the base for Microsofts latest application programming substructure and can now be expected (by software creators) to be installed on most Windows systems. Please use the thread subject/title line to describe the subject in the future. It's what it's there for.