.NET Framework Version 2.0

[teferi2002]

Can someone explain to me what is the diffenrence between the two below Redistributable packge and how would i know which one is best for me or compatible with my systme. thanks a bunch

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (IA64)

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)

 

[Veep]

(IA64)
Requires the latest 64-bit version of either Windows Server 2003 SP1 or XP Professional X64 Edition and a supported IA64 compatible 64-bit CPU
(x86)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows ME; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP Service Pack 2

 

[teferi2002]

Can you explain to me what is IA64 and X64 means.
thank you for your time

 

[jbenson001]

IA64 is for 64 bit processors and operating systems.

 

[Veep]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IA64

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86