Microsoft, C#, the CLR and a lot of smoke [was Re: Introducing Cobra]

[Paul G. Allen]

Darren New wrote:
> Andrew Lentvorski wrote:
>> In this instance, you betcha.  Given that Microsoft tried *very* 
>> recently to use the Novell "indemnification" to spread lots of FUD 
>> about open source Linux, no, I don't trust them.  *At all*.
> 
> The problem with ad hominem is you're conflating three statements:
> 1) Microsoft is evil.
> 2) You won't use C# because Microsoft is evil.
> 3) C# is a bad language.
> 

I won't use C# because it is J++ tweaked and given a new name (J++ was 
Java tweaked and given a new name). It's Java with some C++ crap added, 
making it more complex than needed and adding things that have caused 
programming problems/bugs in C++. Basically, it's Java AFU. (I 
investigated C# and .NET in my last job, and found it something I never 
want to get close to using.)

I won't use C# because M$ is evil and the license for C# is terrible. 
There's multiple licenses to read and be aware of, M$ can change the 
licenses at any time, and M$ loves to sue when it helps their bottom line.

I won't use C# because it is not platform independent, and Mono etc. do 
not fill that void as they are subject to M$ IP, licensing, etc. and M$ 
can not be trusted.

IMEO, the use of C# and .NET is a bad idea all around.

PGA
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