title: .NET Framework dependency
body: <p>When developing a desktop application in .NET, is it possible to not require the .NET Framework?  Is developing software in .NET a preferred way to develop desktop applications?  What is the most used programming language that software companies use to develop desktop applications?</p>
  
  <p>Is the requirement of the .NET Framework just assumed based on the Windows OS you have installed hence why they list Windows OS version requirements?</p>