[Mono-list] Cooperation with dotGNU

j0k3rin@yahoo.co.in j0k3rin@yahoo.co.in
Mon, 18 Feb 2002 17:21:54 +0530


Adam Allgaier posted:
> Has anyone looked into a degree of synergy with the dotGNU project?  The
> majority of effort in both initiatives is currently focused in identical
> areas (compiler, runtine, libraries).  The speed of both projects could
> increase drastically.....
>
	Yes, we are both focussing on the same parts. ie compiler , runtime
libs... But due to some unfortunate initial conflicts (read flame wars),
we sort of split our ways. We'll have to make the top brass talk about
cooperation. [read Miguel & Rhys]
> > Since the Mono corlib is under an X11 licence, we can't use their code
> > without
> > becoming GPL also (although they can use ours).
	Actually DotGNU has decided to use the MONO libs for the NON-ECMA
portions of the code . Like GTK#, System.Windows.* assembly etc.

	Also about working together , I'm keeping an open mind.
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