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Portability of Mono code helps to bridge Microsoft/open source gap.

Portability of Mono code helps to bridge Microsoft/open source gap.

Authors :
Langley, Nick
Source :
Computer Weekly; 2/1/2005, p36-36, 1/3p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article reports that Mono is an open source development platform based on Microsoft Corp.'s .net Framework. Primarily aimed at the Linux community, it can also be used to build cross-platform applications, including applications that run on Windows. Mono was begun by Ximian, creator of the Gnome desktop, which is now owned by Novell Inc. Novell described it as "a commercial-grade development platform for Linux desktops and servers, which lets developers get software to market faster and more cost effectively." When Microsoft relaxed its hold on proprietary technology by publishing standards for C# and the Common Language Infrastructure with standards body ECMA, the idea was to encourage acceptance of .net and create a vibrant third-party development community. But Mono represents a full-blown open source alternative and some potential users are concerned about what might happen should Microsoft reassert its intellectual property rights. Mono has its roots in the open source Gnome project, which began in 1997.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00104787
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Computer Weekly
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
16092106