Understanding .NET (2nd Edition)

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Chappell, David (David Wayne)

     Understanding .NET / David Chappell.  2nd ed.               p. cm.     Includes bibliographical references and index.     ISBN 0-321-19404-7 (pbk.  :  alk.  paper)1. Microsoft .NET Framework. 2. Internet programming. 3. Computer software Development. I. Title.

     QA76.76.M52C48 2006

     005.2'768dc22                                                                                                         2006009715

Copyright © 2006 David Chappell

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Dedication

To Ava and Lauren, jewels in the night.