[Mono-list] Features and advantages of .NET and Mono?

[Eric Lemings]

Hello all,

Please note, I'm not subscribed to this list so a carbon-copied reply
would be appreciated.

This whole .NET thing and the Mono project are so new that there are too
many questions and not enough answers.  The Mono FAQ danced around one
that I have.

What are the advantages and features of .NET that are so important to
warrant the creation of the Mono project?

Thanks,
Eric.