.Net architecture

1. What technology does this replace?
It replaces the Win32 model and attempts to replace the Java technology. Java programs follow the "build once in Java and run on multiple platform" pattern. Net is build in any .net language and run in any platform.
2. Do we need any special software installation to run a .net program?
Just like the Java (JVM) we need to install the CLR to run a .NET program.
3. Is it really true that with .net architecture we can run software on any platform, anytime, anywhere and on small and large devices?
Yes, Developers can create a programin windows and run it in Linux or Mac provided they offer a CLR environment.
4. What are the .net languages?
C++, C#, vb.net, asp.net
5. What does it mean when we say .Net is web enabled?
6. How can a CLR environment be installed in the Mac OS?