Immo: Perhaps because you don't appreciate what DotNet is.
The DotNet Framework is just a bunch of DLLs added to a system to allow abstract MSIL programs to execute. Contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with XML Web Services, XAML, or Spyware.
It is anything BUT meaningless, thanks to DotNet RAD has become even quicker.
When DotNet is installed, it doesn't affect the performance of a PC in the slightest. In fact, it replaces some existing libraries with updated ones, that often outperform the originals.
Hence why DotNet is going to be included with Windows XP SP3
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