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		tomh- on Aug 6, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Is it okay to build a startup in ASP .NET? There are a couple of reasons why other startups are not using asp.net. 1) The opensource community for .net is quite limited compared to other languages/frameworks 2) Some people have an aversion for anything from MS (this affects hiring) 3) You are locked on the Windows platform (anyone still considering Mono?) 4) Costs, the Windows platform and the .net eco system are built around licensed components. Performance or productivity are rarely an issue. If you don't see yourself in the concerns mentioned above, go for it!

plasma on Aug 7, 2011 | [–]

I'm a .Net developer and I have tried to use Mono in the past for a few sites, but there are always a few minor problems that are a total turn off.

I just stick with Windows hosting instead.

macca321 on Aug 6, 2011 | [–]

whats wrong with Mono? Its a very good platform and has survived the Novell buyout shenanigans.

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