.Net/C# - Pros and cons using the GAC

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Published on 2010-05-18T08:25:34Z Indexed on 2010/05/18 8:30 UTC
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Hi Guys,
I would like to hear your opinion regarding the benefits of disadvantages of using the GAC in .Net applications. To me, it looks more professional to sign & register the application dlls in the GAC. It's more secure, helps with backward compatibility, side by side installations and easy to reference for end-users. But I want to hear the other side as well.

Thank you very much,
Adi Barda

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