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.NET Micro Framework for Linux vs TextNow

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

.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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TextNow

TextNow

Social & Communications

TextNow is a free texting and calling app and service. It provides a free phone number to send SMS messages and make phone calls over Wi-Fi. The basic service is ad-supported, but premium options without ads are available.

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