What is a good short introduction to Mono / .NET programming?

Question

I am impressed with the features of Mono, especially due to the mobility of the library. I think I will give it a try sooner or later, and I will need some guidance to find an introduction to Mono / .NET programming. Can you help me?

thanks

Answer 1

Basically, Mono programming is not classic .NET programming.

You can use only C #, but not in other .NET languages. Although Mono claims that VB.NET support is far from reasonable compiler or reasonable IL support. VB.NET is mostly experimental.

If your main OS is Windows, the easiest way to start downloading Mono VmWare is http://www.go-mono.com/mono-downloads/download.html - openSuse

Enviroment is ready to launch Mono development.

Try Mono Start for tips

Do not forget that you cannot use COM.

The best way to execute code in Mono (the IDE is terrible after VS.NET) and then port it to Windows.

Answer 2

Great recommendations Slough. I found Mon's Getting Started Guide and the Wikipedia Page is very helpful in understanding the story, how it works, and getting started:

• Mono Project website , especially the getting started guide
• Mono (software) on Wikipedia

Answer 3

I found the free e-book Petzold .NET Book Zero useful as an introduction to .Net programming.