"In the GNOME project we tried to keep the platform language independent."

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"After releasing Mono 1.0, we started work on a new edition of Mono that will be released later in the year."

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"When it comes to .NET they've done a really outstanding job."

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"We have a lot of existing customers which are also considering Linux desktop migrations and rolling out some of these programs, so we're learning from them."

Learning

"Our strategy in dealing with patents in Mono is the same strategy that any other software developer would take. In the event of a patent claim, we will try to find prior art to the claim of the patent."

Art

"We all love Linux, but it's also a fact that some people might not be able to migrate."

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"All of our code is open source, so it can be used for other projects."

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