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Frequently Asked Questions:

What’s so important about .NET? What’s in it for me?

The buzz about .NET is getting around. You’re probably asking: “What does this .NET stuff mean for my company and how will it impact us?” Consider the following:

.NET is the next big Microsoft computing platform. .NET is not another version of Windows; it is the next-generation platform. .NET is a layer that sits above Windows. It is a better platform than the Windows that we know today. .NET insulates software developers and computer users from the differences between operating systems and the deficiencies and incompatibilities of operating systems.

Software written for .NET is better software. It runs faster, it’s smaller and lighter weight, it’s more hacker-resistant, and it’s easier to deploy, install, maintain, and -- if necessary -- remove from your computer.

.NET software avoids many of the problems that we experience in traditional Windows software such as the famous “DLL Hell,” complex installation processes, poor un-installation, etc. .NET is completely different technology. It sidesteps the root-causes of many of the bugs and security problems we suffer from.

The .NET platform makes it easier for software developers to create software that connects systems and organizations together. .NET helps software developers leverage the Internet and Internet-based standards such as Web Services, XML, HTTP, etc.

Companies who purchase .NET software will enjoy many tangible benefits:

.NET-based systems will be easier to install and administer, and therefore cheaper to own over the long haul.
.NET-based systems will be easier to secure against hackers.
.NET-based systems will be less buggy and better behaved. “Blue screen” mystery crashes will be a thing of the past. Fewer problems means less wasted time for users and IT professionals.
Owners of .NET based systems will find it easier to connect their .NET systems to their trading partners’ systems, wireless devices, and .NET makes it easier to conduct e-commerce, and to leverage information available on the Internet.
.NET-based systems will deliver many new features made possible by the new .NET technology.

.NET is a huge shift for software companies. Many will not be capable of making the changes necessary to really apply .NET and deliver the benefits of pure .NET-based technology. Many software companies will pay lip-service to .NET rather than truly embrace it. As a discriminating purchaser of ERP software, you want the benefits, but you must shop carefully to make sure you purchase a system that is on track to become a pure .NET product.