Microsoft .NET a programmers’ perspective
Let’s see what Microsoft .NET is. Microsoft .NET is an umbrella term that applies to a wide collection of products and technologies from Microsoft. Most have in common a dependence on the Microsoft .NET Framework, a component of the Windows operating system. Microsoft products and components that fall into the .NET category include: The Microsoft .NET Framework, an operating system component required by most .NET products. .NET Passport The .NET Passport is of no importance in the programming context as it involves a free online account by Microsoft allowing you access to evaluation software and some reference material. It works pretty much the same way as the Google Account. It also includes online services like email, chat, etc from MSN and some contests for students referred to as the Imagine Cup and Student Rock star. Recently, the .NET Passport has been replaced by what Microsoft now calls as the Windows Live Account. The Microsoft .NET Framework is a software compon...