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Mono lets Microsoft .net workers go cross-platform.

Mono lets Microsoft .net workers go cross-platform.

Authors :
Langley, Nick
Source :
Computer Weekly; 5/9/2006, p46-46, 1/2p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article presents information about Mono, an initiative to develop an open source version of Microsoft .net that can be used to develop applications for Unix, Linux and other platforms, including Windows. The intention is that, for example, ASP.net applications could be developed for multiple platforms. Mono also provides alternative ways of developing C# components and libraries, and supports Java and Python development. Mono is a full-blown alternative to .net, and although there are no expensive licenses, the project exists at Microsoft Corp.'s pleasure and could be jeopardized if Microsoft decided to be difficult. Mono began in 2001 at Ximian Inc., creator of the Gnome desktop. Ximian is now owned by Novell Inc., so Mono has a lot more money behind it. Novell uses Mono internally, for example, in its iFolder and Zenworks applications. "Mono" is Spanish for monkey. Mono includes a Common Language Infrastructure virtual machine, a class library that can work with any language that works on .net's Common Language Runtime, and a C# compiler.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00104787
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Computer Weekly
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
21036935