1.1. Understanding the Previous State of Affairs
Before examining the specifics of the .NET universe, it's helpful to consider some of the issues that motivated the genesis of Microsoft's current platform. To get in the proper mind-set, let's begin this chapter with a brief and painless history lesson to remember our roots and understand the limitations of the previous state of affairs (after all, admitting you have a problem is the first step toward finding a solution). After completing this quick tour of life as we knew it, we turn our attention to the numerous benefits provided by C# 2010 and the .NET 4.0 platform.
1.1.1. Life As a C/Windows API Programmer
Traditionally speaking, developing software for the Windows family of operating systems ...
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