need info about the .Net connector

Hey all,

i have a simple question concerning the .net connector,

but i didn't find a clear answer about it...maybe i just didn't see it...but anyway...here's the question.

Do i have to make an installation/change on the machine where the sap bw system is installed or is it enough to install the .net connector on my laptop where i have installed the visual studio for the gui development?

And does it matter which operating system the sap bw system is installed on( win/linux)?

thx in advance for your answers