My (in)experience with Mono
Initially, I wanted to install on this Apache webserver mod_mono module and to develop the website with Mono. You know, is that .NET solution for Linux / Unix machines.
Good part is that there is something in CPanel for mod_mono installation. I tried to install it from browser, just ticking a check-box. It just didn’t worked. I think current integration on mod_mono with CPanel don’t work at all. I tried to compile mod_mono library on the server but it just missed to many other modules and the biggest problem: I’m not experienced Linux administrator. I didn’t worked, either. Then I asked for support of hosting company. They didn’t figured out. I did some searches on the net, I saw some solutions that work (I know is possible), but at the end I gave up.
Actually, I gave up because of other a few reasons:
- Even if I install it I should spent more time developing Mono / .NET software I’d need. I read that some .NET blog software works with mono (BlogX) but I’m still not convinced;
- Then it’s Mono itself. Unfortunatelly, I think it will be always one step behind Microsoft .NET. See what they say about Mono 1.1.13: “Many .NET 2.0 updates”. There aren’t all updates of .NET 2.0 and truth is that many classes are not there or behind schedule (see Windows.Forms, even if it’s another story for its necessity for WebForms & web development). Why a company would invest in a second hand technology, only because it’s free? I don’t say it’s not possible that Mono will become first grade technology, running side by side with Microsoft solution, just it’s not there yet, I think.
- Also, regarding Mono itself, I don’t see too much happen in it’s community. Sorry to say this, but I new emerging technology would need more support and active members.
I’ll still keep an eye on Mono and jump for it whenever I’ll consider it’s good for me, just that not right now.
Some may give me links how to solve my problems. Thanks, but I don’t have to much time for ‘trial and error’ solutions.
Good luck Mono!