is .net framework 2.0 needed for nvidia?

i remember i needed .net framework 2.0 when i had my ati card, and i kept it. Do i need it for my nvidia to work properly? Also, what exactly does it do? thanks.

edit*: Sorry, i got the wrong forum. can this be moved to the pc hardware discussion? Then again, im not sure it belongs to the hardware discussion....?

The .NET Framework is Microsoft's managed code programming model for building applications that have visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes. In addition to the .NET Framework 2.0, it includes Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and Windows CardSpace.

Edit/Post Script: It is also probably required to install nvidias drivers, so I wouldn't bother uninstalling it until you know for sure. And it's less than half a gig, shouldn't matter even if it isn't required, so I'd just leave it, unless you have a small hard drive.

You need the NET 2.0 framework for any application made with Visual Studio 2005, so yes, you'll have to install it for pretty much everything soon enough.

Yea, personally I hate it. It's like a step back to the period when programs were compiled during runtime. It's certainly easier to develop and to do cross-platformling but the performance hit is huge.Gog

Yeah luckily you can completely avoid using it with ATI by using the 3rd party Omega drivers.. They basically worked away around using framework with out cutting out any features..

If some one could please confirm if Nvidia drivers do or do not need .Net Framework I would be very greatful.

[QUOTE="Gog"]Yea, personally I hate it. It's like a step back to the period when programs were compiled during runtime. It's certainly easier to develop and to do cross-platformling but the performance hit is huge.sSubZerOo

Yeah luckily you can completely avoid using it with ATI by using the 3rd party Omega drivers.. They basically worked away around using framework with out cutting out any features..

If some one could please confirm if Nvidia drivers do or do not need .Net Framework I would be very greatful.