Writing a WinForm app for 95/98/2000/XP....

To make a Windows application run on Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Xp, is it easier to use C++ or C# with .Net? I know C# so I prefer using that instead of C++, but I wanted to get some more info from the experts here.

I am writing a simple Windows utility that I intend to distribute as freeware, so that's why I am asking,

Thanks!
Raffi

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Originally Posted by Raffi NYC

I know C# so I prefer using that instead of C++

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If you are familiar with C# it would be easier for you to do it in C#

Can I develop with C# without .net? I want to avoid packaging the .net redistributable, which is 20MB, with the application installer.

SharpDevelop.

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Originally Posted by Microsoftlover

SharpDevelop.

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AFAIK SharpDevelop is just an IDE for C# and VB.NET. To run C# applications without the .NET runtime you need to generate native code from C# source. You can try the Salamander .NET Linker, Native Compiler and Mini-Deployment Tool

I just checked Salamander.net and concluded that it is definitely what I need.

Thanks for the help!

Rafif