Most likely, you need to download x86 version, unless your brand new
computer has 64-bit CPU (majority of desktops/laptops are still 32-bit CPU,
but 64-bit CPU is emerging).
If you want to develop/test ASP.NET app, you'd better install IIS before
install .NET framework/SDK/VS2005.
Yes, you can install SQL Server2005 Express on the same computer, which
requires .NET framework2.0.
You can have multiple version of .NET framework installed on the same
computer (1.0, 1.1 and 2.0), if you want to run/develop/test .NET apps
targeting different version of .NET frameworks.
"sumana" <su******@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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In the .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package download
versions available are
x86, x64 and IA64
what do they refer to?
which is the latest version and which is the best for me to download?
also, I need to install IIS. how do I do that?
can I also download SQL Server Express to use as my backend?
one last question, how safe is it to work with these new versions? I
mean is it quite stable with fewer bugs? or do I install an older
version of .net for which most of the bug fixes may be available on the
net? could you pl advise
thanks
sumana