The latest updates for my ATI graphics card come in two versions, and one says that I need Microsoft.net. What is it and do I need it on my XP Home PC? Dave Simpkin
Microsoft describes .Net (dot net) as its web services platform: it enables a company to develop an IT infrastructure that works across a network, such as the internet. Applications can be developed very quickly using Visual Studio 2005 or the free Visual Studio Express. Most Windows PCs now ship with .Net installed -- it should be visible in the Add or Remove Programs panel, or look for its subdirectory in the Windows folder. However, there is no reason to install it unless you want to run a program that requires it. Few do.
