Net information Please

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net information please

When you install the net framework does it communicate with the
internet? How do I know it doing what is supposed to be doing?

What does .net framework do behind the scenes?-in simple terms please.

I have read there is currently a security problem with Microsoft .NET
Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 update
for windows xp.


Greg R
 
There are some security issues with SP2 for XP and .NET Framework SP3 (for
Framework 1.0), but the issue is the same as moving from 1.0 to 1.1 in a non
SP2 environment, so I am not overly concerned.

The Framework, by itself, sits there until your code interacts with it. No
spyware communication behind the scenes (can confirm with screenshots if
someone is paranoid).

The Framework, behind the scenes, literally does nothing other than occupy
disk space ... until you write a program for it.

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There are some security issues with SP2 for XP and .NET Framework SP3 (for
Framework 1.0), but the issue is the same as moving from 1.0 to 1.1 in a non
SP2 environment, so I am not overly concerned.

The Framework, by itself, sits there until your code interacts with it. No
spyware communication behind the scenes (can confirm with screenshots if
someone is paranoid).

The Framework, behind the scenes, literally does nothing other than occupy
disk space ... until you write a program for it.
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Thank you cowboy/Gregory

What versions do I download for each? That would be secure.
98se
me
xp sp1 (just in case I decide to go back to xp sp1)
xp sp2

I know where to download them.


Greg R
 
Hi Greg,

Use the same version Framework v1.1 (sp1) on all your systems. v1.0 (sp3) might be equally secure, but lacks some functionality present in v1.1.
 
Hello Greg,

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Greg R said:
net information please

When you install the net framework does it communicate with the
internet? How do I know it doing what is supposed to be doing?
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How do you verify an install? Run a simple .net app.
It does not communicate with anyone when you aren't using it. The .NET
framework is basically a large set of re-usable code made available to
applications so that the developers of those apps don't have to write
everything themselves. It is not a program that runs in the background and
"does things" to your system.

What does .net framework do behind the scenes?-in simple terms please.

nothing

I have read there is currently a security problem with Microsoft .NET
Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 update
for windows xp.
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These service packs are designed to plug security holes in the platform.
However, they tend to cause problems as well for some customers because the
knowledge about how to use and run with them is not entirely in place yet.
However, if you are just starting out, install to everything and get going.
 
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