Newbie: Question on web controls

I am a Windows developer but I know nothing about .NET and how it works.

I just downloaded webmatrix, tried an example, tested it, uploaded to my .NET enabled web site and it worked! I am impressed.

Questions: If I use more controls from the gallery or from webmatrix, do they need to be installed on my .NET enabled server? Do I have to request this to my web host ISP every time I use a new control? I am not clear on what services will I need from my web host ISP from time to time.

Thanks.No, fortunately for us Microsoft make asp.net not to have to "register" controls like you are saying. Good ole COM days had us doing that. Really all you need is to get that .dll that comes with the control, but it in your /bin directory of your application root, then all you have to do is reference and use it in your code. Pretty easy isn't it :)

--Michael
If you indeed use the Web Matrix-specific controls (such as the MxDataGrid), then you'll need to place a copy of Microsoft.Matrix.Framework.dll in your remote application's /bin folder.

You can find this DLL inside the folder for the Web Matrix. On my machine, it is:
c:\Program Files\Microsoft ASP.NET Web Matrix\v0.6.812\Framework\Microsoft.Matrix.Framework.dll
That's quite clear. Thansk to both of you.