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.NET Forum / .NET Framework / New Users / March 2006Macintosh version of the .net Framework?
Why hasn't Microsoft released a Macintosh version of the .net Framework? Hello Bootstrap, Good question, seems because there are openSource versions are available, like "Rotor" or "Mono" BB> Why hasn't Microsoft released a Macintosh version of the .net BB> Framework? BB> --- WBR, Michael Nemtsev :: blog: http://spaces.msn.com/laflour "At times one remains faithful to a cause only because its opponents do not cease to be insipid." (c) Friedrich Nietzsch > Why hasn't Microsoft released a Macintosh version of the .net Framework? Do you mean for Mac OS? That would be something to ask the developers/maintainers of Mac OS about. Microsoft has released all the specs so that others can create Framework ports for other operating systems (Mono, for example). > > Why hasn't Microsoft released a Macintosh version of the .net Framework? > > > Do you mean for Mac OS? That would be something to ask the > developers/maintainers of Mac OS about. Microsoft has released all the specs > so that others can create Framework ports for other operating systems (Mono, > for example). er. No. Microsoft has released the specs for the CLI, the C# language and so forth. That doesn't get us the APIs, which haven't been released; except in terms of their interface documentation -- which often leave a lot to be desired. And the .net framework isn't much use if key libraries aren't available, or if they don't work exactly like the microsoft versions. Because they don't want to support Mac-OS, and making applications portable between Windows and Mac will make switching to Windows unnecessary for some users... Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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