True Platform Independence?

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Although we know the code generated by IL needs CLR as a runtime environment for its execution and CLR engine is available only for Windows OS. Still can we say that ".NET code is platform independent"?

james · Answer

I don't think anyone has ever claimed that .Net code is platform independant. There are a few projects out that are working on non-Windows versions of the CLR, but that doesn't truly meet the standard for platform independant. And to be honest, even Java, who boasts the WORA (write once, run anywhere) motto, is only platform independant on a limited basis. The whole idea of this is a bit far-fetched. There is no way to be able to write a good mainframe app and expect it to run seamlesslly on your cell phone. It just isn't practical. As for now, Microsoft isn't overly concerned with making sure .Net apps can run outside of the Microsoft family, they don't see that as a limiting feature. -James

SantaClause_22 · Answer

I have visited the site refered by you but didn't foundd the answer to my query. Can you pls explain the answer to me. Thanks, Santa.

jimteeuwen · Answer

and: http://www.gnu.org/projects/dotgnu/

john_farrellus · Answer

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True Platform Independence?

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