What programming language to use??
What programming language to use??
(OP)
Hi there, sorry if this seems like a stupid question and one that can't really be answered (because there's pros and cons for all mainstream languages and everyone has their own preferences).
My experience is mainly with VB. I have VB 2005 express and wanted to create a small system for individual users (home pc, no networks). Now this executable file would only be about 3/4mb, however the end user would require the .NET framework which is an additional 23mb download.
Is there any way round this? If not, what is a viable alternative without the restriction?
I know i can use c++ without the .NET framework, but this would remove the drag & drop toolbar capability within Visual 2005.
There's always the option of getting VB6, but is this a backwards step?
Thanks in advance.
My experience is mainly with VB. I have VB 2005 express and wanted to create a small system for individual users (home pc, no networks). Now this executable file would only be about 3/4mb, however the end user would require the .NET framework which is an additional 23mb download.
Is there any way round this? If not, what is a viable alternative without the restriction?
I know i can use c++ without the .NET framework, but this would remove the drag & drop toolbar capability within Visual 2005.
There's always the option of getting VB6, but is this a backwards step?
Thanks in advance.
RE: What programming language to use??
In short, you can either point your users to manually install the needed .net framework or can create a setup that does the needed prerequisites installation.
You might make several setups and use your webpage to detect available .net framworks by evaluating the userAgent string.
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It's not a big thing, most users may have it installed already. Even 30 MB is no big download anymore.
If you are concerned about traffic and costs find a distributor for your software.
Bye, Olaf.
RE: What programming language to use??
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Thanks again.