This document summarizes what ASP.NET is, where it came from, what it means, who uses it, and how to get started with it in 3 sentences or less per section. It explains that ASP.NET is a web application framework used to build enterprise applications with minimal coding. It originated from research at Microsoft to create a new web application model. It means getting started by downloading the .NET Framework and Visual Web Developer. Popular sites that use ASP.NET are listed, and contact information is provided for getting help.