When was the .net announced?
The .NET platform was officially announced by Microsoft on June 22, 2000. During a keynote speech delivered by Bill Gates at the Forum 2000 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, he introduced the concept of .NET and outlined Microsoft's vision for the future of software development.
The .NET platform was presented as a major initiative to enable developers to build and deliver software and services that could be accessed and used across different devices and platforms via the internet. It aimed to provide a new way of building and deploying applications that would take advantage of web-based technologies and services.
The announcement of .NET marked a significant shift in Microsoft's development strategy, focusing on web services and cloud computing. Over the years, .NET has evolved and grown, and today, it continues to be a popular and powerful platform for building a wide range of applications, from traditional desktop applications to cloud-based services and mobile apps.