Miguel de Icaza on Mono, Ximian/Novell, XAML 481
moquist writes "Netcraft has an interview with Miguel de Icaza, of Gnome and Ximian fame. Icaza expounds his thoughts on Mono (the .Net framework for open source), the current direction of Microsoft's .Net, Novell's acquisition of Ximian, Novell's Linux desktop environment, Linux for grandmas and kids, and "the greatest danger to the continuing adoption and progress of open source" (Hint: it's pronounced "XAML".)."
netcraft confirms (Score:3, Funny)
How reassuring. (Score:2, Funny)
What an encouraging way to end the interview.
Re:it's pronounced "XAML". (Score:5, Funny)
Didn't you read the article?
"Of course, the only drawback is that this new interaction is completely tied to
It's massive - I'm so scared.
It's spelled XAML, but it is pronounced: I'm sooo scared!
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Naming conventions (Score:5, Funny)
interview_with_miguel_de_icaza_cofounder_of_gnome_ ximian_and_mono.html
I, for one, welcome our new naming convention overlords.
jdif
Re:Naming conventions (Score:1, Funny)
http://www.goat.cx/picture_of_man_stretching_as
Hmm. Perhaps that ISN'T a benefit knowing the purpose of that picture.
Re:it's pronounced "XAML". (Score:2, Funny)
Princess Bride flashback, anyone? (Score:1, Funny)
My name is Miguel De Icaza, and you killed my father...
Re:it's pronounced "XAML". (Score:3, Funny)
Please enter a word to get its associated pronunciation:
>interview: Pronunciation = "INTEVW"
>slashdot: Pronunciation = "/."
>grammar: Pronunciation = "WTF"
Re:Zamil? (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Zamil? (Score:4, Funny)
Couldn't Agree More (Score:4, Funny)
Re:it's pronounced "XAML". (Score:3, Funny)
It is a threat: ugly [nagaokaut.ac.jp] and dangerous [mit.edu].
Zamil is taken (Score:5, Funny)
Zamil, for instance, helps firm up stool for people on low-carb diets.
Common side effects may include:
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Re:it's pronounced "XAML". (Score:1, Funny)
What kind of stupid fucking question is that?
Re:Disappointed in Miguel (Score:2, Funny)
Miguel is afraid???
Who gives a shit.
Sounds like someone needs a hug?
Re:For those who don't speak Spanish. (Score:5, Funny)
Hmm, and I almost could have sworn that mono means monkey only to those who do speak spanish.
You never know these things, do you.