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.NET Framework .NET Framework .NET Framework component stack Developer(s) Microsoft Initial release 13 February 2002 ; 13 years ago Stable release 4.6 (4.6.00081.00) / 20 July 2015 ; 3 months ago Operating system Windows 98 or later, Windows NT 4.0 or later Type Software framework License Mixed; see § Licensing Website microsoft .com /net .NET Framework (pronounced dot net ) is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows . It includes a large class library known as Framework Class Library (FCL) and provides language interoperability (each language can use code written in other languages) across several programming languages . Programs written for .NET Framework execute in a software environment (as contrasted to hardware environment), known as Common Language Runtime (CLR), an application virtual machine that provides services such as security, memory management , and exception handling .

Computer Processor Types

A few years ago, choosing a processor was pretty straightforward. AMD and Intel each produced two series of processors, a mainstream line and a budget line. Each company used only one processor socket, and there was a limited range of processor speeds available. If you wanted an Intel processor, you might have a dozen mainstream models and a half-dozen budget models to choose among. The same was true of AMD. OEM Versus Retail-Boxed To further confuse matters, most AMD and Intel processors are available in two types of packaging, called OEM and retail-boxed. OEM processor packages include only the bare processor and usually provide only a 90-day warranty. Retail-boxed processors include the processor, a compatible CPU cooler, and a longer warranty, typically three years. A retail-boxed processor is usually the better deal. It typically costs only a few dollars more than the OEM version of the same processor, and the bundled CPU cooler is usually worth more than t