An updated beta release is forthcoming. For our first look, we set .Net aside and looked at Visual Studio. Net's overall worth as a development environment. Six plus one equals .Net Visual Studio. The layout is a much better use of limited screen space.
Net feels less cramped.
The main client area does multiple duty as a text editor, Web browser, and online help viewer. When multiple files are open for editing, their names appear on a tabbed list. Navigating among several open files in Visual Studio. Net is much easier. The tabs are more intuitive than Visual Studio 6's multiple document interface.