Software Update: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

As mentioned on the front page, Microsoft today released new versions of some of its products, including the .NET Framework. Version 2.0 is available for 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows and varies in download size between 23 and 46MB. The download contains the runtimes needed to run applications developed in .NET. Version 2.0 comes with the following release notes:

The .NET Framework version 2.0 improves scalability and performance of applications with improved caching, application deployment and updating with ClickOnce, support for the broadest array of browsers and devices with ASP.NET 2.0 controls and services. For more information on the .NET Framework 2.0, click here.[break]The following downloads are available:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 for the 32-bit version of Windows
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 for the 64-bit version of Windows
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 for 64-bit version of Windows (IA64 version)[break]