Re: Java issues, and Microsoft.NET compatibility (was Re: [DotGNU]Choice of bytecode spec (was: Support Java for .GNU))

[Bradley M. Kuhn]

Jeremy Petzold <address@hidden> wrote:

> you do have a good point though, if we make it our public goal to be
> compatible with .NET than, yes, that would be bad PR, however, designing
> the system to support it, then putting a good spin on it when the
> feature is announced would just make us look more flexible.

> "with our software, you will not only be able to save a large amount of
> money from licensing, but you will be able to keep those old .NET
> applications."

I like the sentiment, although I wouldn't focus on the money issues.

Anyway, I think a good PR spin is: "DotGNU will work with existing
Microsoft.NET applications, without restricting freedom or privacy".

   -- bkuhn

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