Hi,
We are trying to create a light weight desktop application that will be
downloaded from the server. We have a few queries regarding this
application.

1. If this application is developed using .NET 2.0, then in the current
scenario, what percentage of windows users are likely to have .NET 2.0
framework installed.

2. In terms of application size, how does an application developed
using .NET 2.0 differ from an application developed using Win32 API's
only.

3. What are the other points which makes a case for or against using
..NET ?

Thanks in advance,
Ram

Hello (E-Mail Removed),

> Hi,
> We are trying to create a light weight desktop application that will
> be
> downloaded from the server. We have a few queries regarding this
> application.
> 1. If this application is developed using .NET 2.0, then in the
> current scenario, what percentage of windows users are likely to have
> .NET 2.0 framework installed.

..NET 2.0 has ClickOnce feature, that install all requirements that need for
you app. Including .net fw

> 2. In terms of application size, how does an application developed
> using .NET 2.0 differ from an application developed using Win32 API's
> only.

In more times. Because there is another model of using your memory in .net
than in was in winAPI

> 3. What are the other points which makes a case for or against using
> .NET ?

Garbage collector, more intuitive classes, fast delevopment and etc.

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