A.3. Odds and Ends Tips to Get C# to Work Properly

After you get the .NET Framework downloaded and installed per the instructions on Microsoft's web site, there are a few additional things you'll need to do to get C# up and running.

A.3.1. If You're Working Under Windows 2000 or Older Operating Systems

As of the time of publication of this book (fall 2008), the latest version of the .NET Framework is designed to work with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008. If you're running on an older operating system (Windows 2000, Windows Me, and so on), you should seriously consider buying a new computer. If that's not practical, you can still install older versions of the .NET Framework on your computer, but you won't ...

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