Redistributing the framework

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DragonsEye

I want to include the .NET framework with the installation of my
application. From the microsoft site, I found the following text:

Note If you choose to use Dotnetfx.exe for distribution with an
application created by you, you must have a validly licensed copy of
the Microsoft .NET Framework SDK and you agree that any use or
distribution of Dotnetfx.exe associated with your Licensed Product as
"Licensed Product" is defined in the Microsoft .NET Framework SDK end
user license agreement (the "EULA"), is subject to the terms of the
EULA. If you do not have a validly licensed copy of the Microsoft .NET
Framework SDK or you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you
are not authorized to distribute Dotnetfx.exe.


I'm not sure what this means. By 'validly licensed' copy, does
it just mean that I need an 'official' version, as downloaded from
microsoft, or do I need a specific license of some sort from
microsoft? Do I have to display the .NET platform EULA when
installing, or do I just have to have agreed to and followed the EULA
when developing the application?
 
If you have Visual Studio .NET, it is my understanding that you are licensed
to use the redist; not sure with the SDK download only.

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Gregory A. Beamer
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