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

    Quote Originally Posted by Raffi NYC
    I know C# so I prefer using that instead of C++
    If you are familiar with C# it would be easier for you to do it in C#

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

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

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

    SharpDevelop.
    Last edited by Microsoftlover; June 22nd, 2006 at 11:23 PM.

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Microsoftlover
    SharpDevelop.
    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

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

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

    Thanks for the help!

    Rafif

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