.NET Desktop Runtime

.NET Desktop Runtime is an open-source runtime environment that allows you to run desktop applications created using the .NET SDK. It is a modern and lighter alternative to the .NET Framework, which is primarily limited to Windows. The .NET Desktop Runtime provides the necessary elements to run many applications and games on the Windows platform.

Main Features:

• Application Support: Allows you to run desktop applications developed using the .NET Framework and .NET SDK, including technologies such as Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows Forms.

• Cross-platform: Unlike the .NET Framework, the .NET Desktop Runtime is available for multiple platforms, making it easy to develop applications for different operating systems.

• Security: Includes tools to manage memory and protect applications from malware attacks while maintaining their integrity.

• System resource access: Provides access to system APIs so applications can use the network or storage.