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    can't install .net framework

    I downloaded the dot net framework redistributable and when I try to intstall it I get a message saying that it cannot install because it cannot update my win 98 install program.

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    I just downloaded the windows intaller update for win98 and installed it but I still get this same message.

    must update windows installer.
    I pressed OK.

    Then it says:
    cannot access windows installer componants.

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    You may need to update the Windows Installer. You can get that here.
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    Whoops, i see you already tried that. Do you have windows Installer in your ADD/REMOVE programs? If so remove and install the newest one.
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    No, you were right. The one I installed was 1.42 megs where as the one you pointed me to is 1.62 megs.

    It worked!

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    Great! Good luck with .NET... Its Fun...
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    If I can make programs that do not require the dot net framework to run I will use a dot net language like C# but if not I'll learn C++ and use it.

    Does C++.net require the .net framework to run the applications that I would make with it?

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    If you use the .Net features of VC++, yes you will still require the .Net framework. If you are truely trying to get away from any depencies, I would look into using a whole different IDE, something like borland. The reason I say this is because the .Net IDE will temp you to use some of its features (and you will be tempted because of the ease of use) and then your code won't be able to run without the framework. It is possible to create non .net apps with the VC++ compiler, but why spend the money on it if you are not going to use it for what it was designed for?

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    So, I can learn the C# language and make programs with it that do not require the .net framework to be installed?

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    No. All C# programs require the framework.
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    And I disagree with hellswraith. You can easily use VC++7 to build independent apps.
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    You can easily use VC++7 to build independent apps.
    I think hellswraith already said that.
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    I guess I will stick with C++ for now until dot net is more suitable for everyone.

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    I think right now .NET is suitable for everyone.
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    I referred to this:
    If you are truely trying to get away from any depencies, I would look into using a whole different IDE, something like borland.
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    I am just saying that in VC++, you will be tempted to use the win only features. That is all I meant by that. Also, if your not going to be using those features, why buy VC++ when you can get something cheaper.

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    The Borland C++ IDE isn't cheap either, and you'll be just as tempted (if not more) to use Win-only features.

    And what do you mean by Win-only? Is the WinAPI Win-only? If so, then only console apps are exempt from your recommendation, and who wants to only build console apps?

    VC++7 was not really designed to use .NET features. There's a strict distinction between C++ and Managed C++ (although you can mix them) and the primary purpose of VC++7 is still the development of real C++ apps.
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    If you want to use C/C++, I recommend Visual C++ 6.0 without MFC. Write Once, Run Anywhere (On Windows Platform ). Large Application Development in C# is slow and the target applications are slow too.

    C# is very Java-like, yet C++ and C# share similiar syntax.
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    Thank you for all of your help. You are very kind to use your time like this for me.

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