> I'm trying to build two machines (VMWare) to implement the .Net
> framework 3.0 RC1. The first is on Server 2003. The second is on Vista
> build 5744.
>
> The documentation I have is a little contradictory as to what exactly
> is needed for these two platforms.  I already have Visual Studio 2005
> from my MSDN subscription.
>
> On Server 2003 I think I need...
>
> 1. .Net Framework 3.0 Runtime Components (September CTP Build)
>
> 2. Windows SDK for September CTP of Windows Vista and .Net Framework
> 3.0 Runtime Components
>
> (It's not clear to me if this second download (1124mb) contains item
> one.)
>
> 3. Orcas .Net 3.0 Development Tools? (are these needed for use vs2005
> to develop?)

"Walter Wang [MSFT]" <waw***@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Gary,
>
> The Windows SDK doesn't contains the .NET 3.0 runtime. However, Vista has
> NET 3.0 runtime installed by default. If you need to install a different
> build of .NET 3.0 runtime, you need to first unselect "Microsoft .NET
> Framework 3.0" in "Control Panel/Programs and Features/Turn Windows
> features on or off".
>
> Orcas is needed if you need to use Visual Studio 2005 to edit such as
> .xaml
> files.
>
> Sincerely,
> Walter Wang (waw***@online.microsoft.com, remove 'online.')
> Microsoft Online Community Support
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"Walter Wang [MSFT]" <waw***@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Gary,
>
> That's right. You can find more information in following blogs:
>
> #Tom Archer's Blog : Windows Vista, .NET 3.0 and Windows SDK Compatibility
> Matrix
> http://blogs.msdn.com/tomarcher/archive/2006/07/17/668572.aspx
>
> #Paul Andrew : My .NET Framework 3.0 RC1 Install Instructions
> http://blogs.msdn.com/pandrew/archive/2006/09/07/745701.aspx
>
> Regards,
> Walter Wang (waw***@online.microsoft.com, remove 'online.')
> Microsoft Online Community Support
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