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The problem with C# is that it's tied to Microsoft, and we're already seeing what can come of that with developers wondering if .NET is a first-class Windows 8 development platform or has been relegated to legacy status and supplanted by HTML5. Microsoft is remaining silent.

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"The problem with C# is that it's tied to Microsoft..."

What about Mono?

Mono doesn't get close to .NET, even in versions and in implemented functionality, there's always missing something. Writing a serious web application in asp.net is not the same as writing a serious web application in mono.

"...always missing something"

Such as?

You can see that here: http://mono-project.com/Compatibility

What has that got to with web application development again? Are Java applets popular again?

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