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I am thinking of migrating to ASP.NET - Can you offer any advice?

Hi - Firstly - thanks for looking at my question!

As I put above - I am looking to start creating applications in ASP.NET rather than the traditional ASP.

I just want to get some basic information on this first and some key benefits (so I can sell the idea to my boss!)

1) What do I need to start?
i) Do I need to download any software to create an Environment?
i.e. Setting up a virtual folder simular to IIS?

2) Can I create my .ASPX pages in Notepad/Crimson Editor/Ultra Edit etc or do I have to use Visual Studio.NET software?

3) What are the setup cost's?

Cant think of any more questions at the moment, but I'm sure I will once I've posted this question! ;) If you can think of anything else please add.

ANY advice will be gratefully received.

Many thanks

Stu

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brdrok

hope you wont' mind if i piggy back on this question.....AW: you mentioned one can download IIS 5.0 for free from M$. Haven't been able to find that link. Can you please provide a link where to find it?

thanks

Arthur_Wood

brdrok>> try this page on Microsoft's site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx

there you can get the newest release of IE 6 SP1

AW