Visual Basic.NET is the most significant upgrade to VB since its first release 10 years ago. It is one of the core pieces of Microsoft's upgrade to Visual Studio, which also includes the new language C+ and Visual C++.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: IBM-compatible PC; Windows NT 4.x Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Home Edition; Adobe Acrobat Reader (included on disc); CD-ROM drive.