What does COM stand for?

COM stands for Controls for Microsoft

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Microsoft Chart Controls for Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 will install new assemblies that contain the ASP.NET and Windows Forms Chart Controls.

The HTML Presence Controls for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 allow you to easily add presence to your web applications. The controls work in all browsers, and are...

GoXam for WPF Feature-rich diagram controls for Microsoft WPF and Silverlight