.NET Micro Framework for Linux vs Virtual Machines
A side-by-side look at .NET Micro Framework for Linux and Virtual Machines. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
.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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Virtual Machines
System & Hardware
Virtual machines (VMs) are software emulations of physical computers. They allow you to run an operating system and applications inside another OS, isolating them into their own virtual environment. VMs provide flexibility, security, and cost efficiency for compute resources.
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