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Are there any good reasons to use .NET Framework 4 Client Profile instead of the full version?
I mean, real-life reasons. I am creating a .NET application, and since it’s quite easy to create an installer that will install the .NET framework on a client machine, why bother using the Client Profile?
The documentation answers this:
A smaller install package could be a bonus, especially if you’re targeting non-traditional devices like tablets with less storage space. It’s also a shorter download time if the Framework needs to be installed.