[Mono-list] A rather political question...

[M Black]

I am considering developing an open source application using C#/Mono.  
Then I read this thread on
Slashdot.org

http://tinyurl.com/ndcr

I am curious as to the point of view of Mono developers on the following:

1.  What is your opinion about Microsoft's stance on their .NET patent?

2.  What will be Mono's response if Microsoft decides to lean on Mono?

3.  What advice would you offer someone who wishes to develop a C# 
application for open source, under the GPL, given the above?

Thank you in advance.