using namespace

Question

what is the difference between

using System;

and

using namespace System;

is it the same thing?

thanks

Hans Passant · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-05 14:27:02Z

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Yes, there's a difference. The first one doesn't compile. Maybe you meant this:

#using <System.dll>
using namespace System;

The #using directive allows you to reference an assembly without going through the Framework and References project setting.

answered Feb 5, 2011 at 14:27

Hans Passant

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