“The Mono and DotGNU projects are Open Source projects that,
after several years of development, are beginning to bear fruit.
Mono aims to create an open source implementation of Microsoft’s
.NET application frameworks and services. It includes a C#
compiler, a runtime for the Common Language Infrastructure (CLI or
sometimes CLR), and a set of class libraries. The runtime
implements counterparts of both ADO.NET and ASP.NET that can be
embedded in an application. Likewise, DotGNU attempts to provide an
alternative to .NET technology. It comprises a compiler, a library,
and a groupware suite. The two projects have some overlap, but also
share code and technologies.“This exclusive LinuxDevices.com ‘Hot Topic’ guide is designed
to help you get up to speed–and keep up with–the latest
information and developments surrounding these open source
implementations of .NET…”