If you know absolute zilch about .NET technology, this book will make you know not much more. If you love typing, HTML/JAVA and you are an "expert" in WEB "programming" BS, you will love this book, but will learn zilch about .NET technology.If you heard that .NET technology is very good for people who would like to develop WEB applications that look like Windows applications and FAST, this book is not for you at all.Absolute waste of money AND TIME!!! Self promoting BS as usual!There is no way around - you have to RTFM - Read The F..n Manuals.And where is the f..n CD we paid for? Downloadable CD? Duh!!!Good luck with .NETting!