Q: You guys should innovate instead of copying.
-A:
+A: In this particular case, we see a clear advantage in the platform
+ and we are interested in using the features of the CLI on open source systems.
+
We have decided that we should spend our limited resources towards
implementing an existing specification instead of designing and
implementing our own.
Q: Why does Ximian even care?
-A:
+A: We like the features that the CLI and its related technologies
+ bring to the table. An exciting addition to the developer toolkit.
+ The goal of Mono is to bring this technology to non-Windows
+ platforms (although we hope Mono will also run on Windows, for
+ debugging and comparative purposes).
+
** Licensing
applications would in theory run unmodified on Windows, Linux,
HP-UX, Solaris, MacOS X and others.
+Q: But Microsoft will release a port of the real thing under the
+ `Shared Source' license, why bother with anything else?
+
+A: The Shared Source implementation will not be usable for commercial
+ purposes. We are working towards an implementation that will grant
+ a number of rights to recipients: use for any purpose,
+ redistribution, modification, and redistribution of modifications.
+
+ This is what we call <a
+ href="http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">Free Software</a>
+
** Passport
Q: Is this a free implementation of Passport?
documented and whether we will be able to talk to
passport.com
+** Mono and Windows
+
+Q: Will Mono allow me to run Microsoft Office on Linux?
+
+A: No, it will not. Microsoft Office is a Windows application. To
+ run Windows applications on Intel Unix systems refer to <a
+ href="http://www.winehq.com">the Wine Project</a>
+
** GNOME
Q: How is this related to GNOME?
Q: What about Intel's research JIT framework, ORP?
A: At this time, we are investigating whether we can use elements of
- ORP for Mono.
+ ORP for Mono. ORP is a research JIT engine that has a clear
+ defined API that splits the JIT from the GC system and the actual
+ byte code implementation. It is a research product.
Q: What about using GNU Lightning?
A: They met online on the Linux IRC network; They met in person for
the first time in 1997.
+Q: How can you expect Mono to compete with Microsoft, wont this
+ require an effort too large?
+
+A: You are right. Mono will never become a reality without the help
+ of other contributors. Ximian is a small company that can not
+ finish Mono alone. We will be working with members of the
+ community to deliver the product.
+
** Acronyms
Q: What is the difference between CLR (Common Language Runtime) and
Q: You guys should innovate instead of copying.
-A:
+A: In this particular case, we see a clear advantage in the platform
+ and we are interested in using the features of the CLI on open source systems.
+
We have decided that we should spend our limited resources towards
implementing an existing specification instead of designing and
implementing our own.
Q: Why does Ximian even care?
-A:
+A: We like the features that the CLI and its related technologies
+ bring to the table. An exciting addition to the developer toolkit.
+ The goal of Mono is to bring this technology to non-Windows
+ platforms (although we hope Mono will also run on Windows, for
+ debugging and comparative purposes).
+
** Licensing
applications would in theory run unmodified on Windows, Linux,
HP-UX, Solaris, MacOS X and others.
+Q: But Microsoft will release a port of the real thing under the
+ `Shared Source' license, why bother with anything else?
+
+A: The Shared Source implementation will not be usable for commercial
+ purposes. We are working towards an implementation that will grant
+ a number of rights to recipients: use for any purpose,
+ redistribution, modification, and redistribution of modifications.
+
+ This is what we call <a
+ href="http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">Free Software</a>
+
** Passport
Q: Is this a free implementation of Passport?
documented and whether we will be able to talk to
passport.com
+** Mono and Windows
+
+Q: Will Mono allow me to run Microsoft Office on Linux?
+
+A: No, it will not. Microsoft Office is a Windows application. To
+ run Windows applications on Intel Unix systems refer to <a
+ href="http://www.winehq.com">the Wine Project</a>
+
** GNOME
Q: How is this related to GNOME?
Q: What about Intel's research JIT framework, ORP?
A: At this time, we are investigating whether we can use elements of
- ORP for Mono.
+ ORP for Mono. ORP is a research JIT engine that has a clear
+ defined API that splits the JIT from the GC system and the actual
+ byte code implementation. It is a research product.
Q: What about using GNU Lightning?
A: They met online on the Linux IRC network; They met in person for
the first time in 1997.
+Q: How can you expect Mono to compete with Microsoft, wont this
+ require an effort too large?
+
+A: You are right. Mono will never become a reality without the help
+ of other contributors. Ximian is a small company that can not
+ finish Mono alone. We will be working with members of the
+ community to deliver the product.
+
** Acronyms
Q: What is the difference between CLR (Common Language Runtime) and
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