At the Data Chauffeur we create applications using the Microsoft’s .NET framework.

The .NET framework is Microsoft’s latest tool for creating software that runs on Microsoft’s Windows.  Using this tool the Data Chauffeur can create MS  windows applications, PDA applications, database applications, websites and web services.

There are many advantages in using Microsoft’s .NET framework. Advantages for the Data Chauffeur and for our customers. One of the more striking advantages is the speed of software development. This reduces the cost of software ownership and raises the level of software quality. Another major advantage for you the customer is in software deployment. Before the .NET framework existed all Microsoft windows programs were required to have special DLL files. When a newer program is installed on a workstation and then an older program is installed on the same workstation the newer DLL files would be lost and the newer program would stop working. This problem is commonly referred to as “DLL Hell” by many IT support staffs. With the .NET framework, applications retain all versions of the DLL files. So an older version cannot overwrite a new version. Both versions will coexist.