In my understanding (and Miguel might correct me), one of the major goals of Mono is not just to be cross-platform w/respect to Windows, but also to simply provide a very easy way to write new GUI apps for Linux. So Gtk# makes it possible to create all kinds of coolLinuxapps that might never have been developed otherwise.
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You're right! I did work for Desaware from 1994-1997, and I've known Dan Appleman for much longer. Perhaps you are right, and I should have included this in the review.
I am also a.NET developer, and I read the e-book as such. Everything I posted in my review is honest. I wrote the review in a favorable light because I felt that the techniques were valuable, well-described, and the examples were illuminating -- all things that I look for in a technical book. Even better, the book was pleasant to read -- also something I look for.
Now, since you know I worked for Desaware, who are you? I'll have to send you an e-mail and find out.
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One common question among the posts has been, "Why does Microsoft allow this?" Another has been "If I do this, won't my program crash when Microsoft changes their code?"
I won't spoil the value of the e-book by answering those questions in depth here, but 1) Yes, there is a reason, and 2) There is a way to do it so that you are safe. Both are addressed in the e-book.
One person posted that the technique was already well-known, and in fact posted documentation showing how to do it. Well, he was correct. The real value of the e-book in my opinion lies in showing how to use the technique to be productive and how to use it safely.
Finally, I will say that this is not an anti-Microsoft book. It is a helpful programming book that shows how to use a (mostly) unknown technique to solve common programming problems.
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In my understanding (and Miguel might correct me), one of the major goals of Mono is not just to be cross-platform w/respect to Windows, but also to simply provide a very easy way to write new GUI apps for Linux. So Gtk# makes it possible to create all kinds of cool Linux apps that might never have been developed otherwise.
You're right! I did work for Desaware from 1994-1997, and I've known Dan Appleman for much longer. Perhaps you are right, and I should have included this in the review.
.NET developer, and I read the e-book as such. Everything I posted in my review is honest. I wrote the review in a favorable light because I felt that the techniques were valuable, well-described, and the examples were illuminating -- all things that I look for in a technical book. Even better, the book was pleasant to read -- also something I look for.
I am also a
Now, since you know I worked for Desaware, who are you? I'll have to send you an e-mail and find out.
One common question among the posts has been, "Why does Microsoft allow this?" Another has been "If I do this, won't my program crash when Microsoft changes their code?"
I won't spoil the value of the e-book by answering those questions in depth here, but 1) Yes, there is a reason, and 2) There is a way to do it so that you are safe. Both are addressed in the e-book.
One person posted that the technique was already well-known, and in fact posted documentation showing how to do it. Well, he was correct. The real value of the e-book in my opinion lies in showing how to use the technique to be productive and how to use it safely.
Finally, I will say that this is not an anti-Microsoft book. It is a helpful programming book that shows how to use a (mostly) unknown technique to solve common programming problems.
-- Matt