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Using Mono as a class library for Linux

Mono already does a lot of what I have just stated. Mono is fairly comprehensive. It includes many of the functions already listed above to varying extents.

However, the problem with Mono is not the technology, but the fact that it is still not clear what, if any, steps Microsoft would take to squash it if it seems like Mono is going to pose them any business inconvenience. The problem with Mono is really that it is still not clear if it violates any patent - I think it is quite likely that it does.