Description: Get a high level overview of the .NET Framework with a special emphasis on the new enhancements in the platform and understand the roadmap from v1 to "Whidbey" and "Longhorn" releases. This is a must attend session for anyone that is new to the .NET Framework or is interested in knowing the future directions for the Framework. The .NET Framework is a platform for building, deploying, and running client, Web-based and distributed XML Web Services. It consists of two main parts: the common language runtime and a unified set of class libraries that includes ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and Windows Forms. Get an overview of the Framework giving developers the information they need to write great .NET Framework based applications today and in the future.
