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.NET Framework vs .NET Micro Framework for Linux

A side-by-side look at .NET Framework and .NET Micro Framework for Linux. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

.NET Framework

.NET Framework

Development

The .NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It includes a large class library called Framework Class Library and provides language interoperability across several programming languages.

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.NET Micro Framework for Linux

.NET Micro Framework for Linux

Development

The .NET Micro Framework for Linux is a small, free and open-source platform by Microsoft that allows writing .NET applications for resource-constrained devices running Linux. It includes a small version of the .NET runtime and libraries.

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