Question : .Net 2.0 and Mono compatibility?

Hi experts,
I am planning to write a new application from scratch.  My client is using Linux as their base OS.  The application is going to use SOCKS.  I just want to know before i commit to the client that is Mono compatible with VS2005 SOCKS? as i plan to use .Net 2.0 for my new project

Answer : .Net 2.0 and Mono compatibility?

Have you checked the official site of the Mono Project?  That's the place to look.  Go to http://www.mono-project.com/Main_Page for the straight dope.  

Most of the .NET 2.0 framework is implemented, but Microsoft is playing their usual games.  .NET 1.1 is covered in full in the current version, Mono v1.2.   Go here to find out what parts of the 2.0 framework have been implemented: http://www.go-mono.com/archive/1.2/

Mono 2.0 is targeted for 2nd quarter of 2007, and it will fully support the 2.0 framework.

Remember, they're creating a multi-platform framework based on the ECMA standards, and can't start work on the next version of the framework until Microsoft releases the standard to ECMA.

For even more Mono fun facts, see the FAQ:  http://www.mono-project.com/FAQ:_General