[dba-Tech] Extra .NETS

As I understand it, they are like the old VB runtimes.  ie if you have a VB4 application and a 
VB6 application, you needed to have both runtimes on your machine.   Same to a certain 
extent with .net frameworks.

Here's a couple of pointers:

http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_net_framework_and_do_i_need_all_these_versions.html

and

http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2009/07/20/multiple-versions-of-microsoft-net-
framework-in-add-or-remove-programs/

<quote>
In short, it is a must to have have .NET Framework 2 and 3 installed for 3.5. As for .NET 
Framework 1.0 and 1.1, you can safely uninstall them. Do note that there are some 
applications that are configured to use specific versions of .NET even though you have the 
latest one installed. If you get that error, you can reinstall back the .NET Framework 1.0 / 
1.1.
</quote>

-- 
Stuart

On 10 Nov 2009 at 11:21, Jim Lawrence wrote:

> Hi Rocky:
> 
> I do not think they are as each version supersedes the other.
> 
> They are needed only if you have compiled a module under one Framework or
> the other as builds may not be fully backward compatible. The latest
> Framework supports all previous versions. There were issues between 1.1 and
> version so that version should not used.
> 
> If you are challenged for room or just wanting to clean up and have no old
> code to manage just uninstall all versions and re-install the latest.
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:44 AM
> To: List
> Subject: [dba-Tech] Extra .NETS
> 
> In my list of installed programs I have 
> 
> Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 (No size)
> 
> Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (184MB)
> 
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack2 (178MB)
> 
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP! (28.18MB)
> 
> DO I need all those versions?
> 
> MTIA
> 
>  
> 
> Rocky
> 
>  
> 
> 
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