>You gave the correct answer only if the person was asking when will the .NET concept be released. More than likely, the person meant "the products that make up the .NET buzz I keep hearing about, specifically Visual Studio .NET and the .NET Framework."

I'm with you David. In fact, .NET is no longer a concept to Microsoft, its a platform. Products make up that platform, and as you say, no .NET specific products have been released. .NET is still a month or two away. (VS.NET being the first out, Windows .NET coming next year).