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Building on the vision of software + services, Microsoft Code Name Acropolis makes it easier to build and manage modular, business-focused, client applications for Microsoft Windows with the .NET Framework. It builds on the rich capabilities of Microsoft...

This sample code is provided in conjunction with the MSDN Library article, Developing Messaging Applications the ActiveX Way. The article explains the basic concepts of the Active Messaging system. This version is the first release on CNET...

The .NET Framework Software Development Kit (SDK) contains samples, compilers, and command-line tools designed to help you build applications and services based on .NET Framework technology. The SDK also provides documentation that includes an extensive...

This self-extracting Zip file contains the latest Technology and Application samples available for the .NET Framework SDK 2.0 release. The Technology and Application samples demonstrate code functionality found in version 2.0 of the .NET Framework and...

The Microsoft Component Installer for Windows SDK provides a mechanism for developers to package common redistributable runtime components for installation on an end user's computer. Developers building applications for Windows often need to ensure that...

The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (IA64) redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run 64-bit applications developed to target the .NET Framework v2.0. The .NET Framework version 2.0 (IA64)...

The primary focus of Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is improved security. In addition, the service pack includes roll-ups of all reported customer issues found after the release of the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. Of particular note,...

These are the sample code files (VB .NET and VC# .NET files) in the self extracting EXE file format for Microsoft ADO.NET (Core Reference) (ISBN: 0-7356-1423-7) by David Sceppa. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.What is new in this...

The MDAC 2.7 SP1 Refresh release installs the same Data Access core components as Microsoft Windows XP SP1, with the addition of several important bug fixes. The MDAC 2.7 SP1 Refresh release is also included in the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack...

Microsoft BizTalk Adapter for WSE 2.0 is an add-on product which can be used with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 and Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006. BizTalk Adapter for WSE 2.0 enables interoperability between BizTalk applications and other applications...