Quote Originally Posted by IanS View Post
The user downloads my software and often copies the installer to a USB memory module or some other media and physically 'carries' that to the control PC to install the software.
The exact same technique can be used for the .Net Framework. Why do people have such a big hang up on this. The .Net Framework is a one time installation that, in my experience, hasn't caused any ill effects on any server that I have installed it on. Once it's there, you never have to install it again.

Quote Originally Posted by IanS View Post
I know that if I start deploying the .Net framework then I can kiss goodbye to that simplicity and would have a lower conversion rate.
I really don't see how.