Why is .NET so popular?

[Joeman]

Normally, Visual C++ means managed C++ that uses the .Net framework.

Not really. What about Visual C++ 6? It did not use the .net framework and it used the next coming up standard of c++ then. Visual C++ usually means they are using the Microsoft ide for C++ or at least this is the "normal" translation since most people do not use managed c++ or aka c++.net.

I am not a .net user/programmer, so I always make a clear distinction when it comes to the standard c++ and managed c++ called c++.net.

This forum is also set up like this
Forum -> Visual C++ & C++ Programming -> Visual C++ Programming
Forum -> Visual C++ & C++ Programming -> Managed C++ and C++/CLI

[Arjay]

Normally, Visual C++ means managed C++ that uses the .Net framework.

No. Visual C++ refers to non-managed C++.

It's the evolution of Visual C++ starting with Visual C++ 2.0 - it has nothing to do with managed code.

[Eagle_f90]

Visual C++ is an ide for c, c++ and managed c++. c++ does not use the .net while managed c++ does.

Most of the programs I use are written in c or c++.

Firefox
Blender
Code::Blocks
VirtualBox
Linux
Left 4 Dead 2 - game
7-zip
Mircosoft Windows
and etc....

There have been programs I used that aren't written in c or c++, but they would be consider the few among the rest I have . Perhaps JavaScript and Flash would be the top scripting languages I use indirectly everyday

My understanding was that Windows Vista and 7 where written in c# (google.com searching look to confirm this)

[Arjay]

My understanding was that Windows Vista and 7 where written in c# (google.com searching look to confirm this)

While some parts may be written with managed code, the vast majority of the Windows code base is written with C/C++.

[dglienna]

The Phone isn't out, and they didn't have time to create both languages, and still be able to push out the SDK by MIX 2010. The final version of the OS isn't even finished.

VB.Net and C# are similar enough that anyone that understands one will grasp the other. Plus, you can translate automatically.

[vandel212]

if I had a dollar... Oh man.

[HanneSThEGreaT]

if I had a dollar... Oh man.

Erm... Now what is this supposed to contribute to this thread ????

Please stay on topic.