> applications out in the world now?
>
The idea is that .NET applications work on Mono as well, so yes. I am not
really aware of Mono-specific applications as applications developed with
Mono work on .NET as well.
> Do you leave the water running in your shower so you won't have to turn it
> on before getting in?
>
I don't that is an accurate analogy since running water costs money where as
idle applications don't.
> I have no trouble turning things off and on as needed. It takes seconds of
> my time within a day. Batch files make it very easy.
>
SQL Server starts up in seconds on your four year old laptop? CFMX? What
kind of laptop do you have? My brand new one takes minutes.
> Perhaps, but when it's my money, I may be a bit reluctant if I don't
> really
> need it. I have been looking around this last week for new laptops, but
> sad
> to say they're all Windows machines.
>
That is sad ;)
> Really? What makes you think developers aren't susceptible to the same
> sort
> of trend-setting that you find anywhere else?
>
Well certainly some are, but it is my hope that technical people make
logical decisions.
> The number of things on that list is fast approaching zero.
>
Just wait for the latest virus, worm, exploit, or patch and the list will
increase in size yet again.
-Matt
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