What solution should I use for an embedded Kiosk type application using VB .net?
I am completely new to Linux (meaning that I have never used it or installed it yet), and would like to start down the correct path by gaining the advice of someone that knows the Linux landscape well.
I am developing a kiosk type hardware, and need to develop software in VB .net to run the device. (By Kiosk I mean that when the hardware is supplied power, the system will boot, then run the VB code automatically.) Does anyone know what a viable, and hopefully the best, Linux distribution package would be to implement? If there are multiple options for doing so, what would be the trade-offs, etc.? Is there a separate software that allows the use of Microsoft VB code? Are there any caveats? Thank you. |
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TBone,
Ok, thanks, although I am still not sure about what to do at this point. Unfortunately, I must use VB. So there is no viable option to run VB on Linux then? Am I just stuck with Windows as my OS if I use VB .net? Do you know of what are my other coding options then for an embedded solution? I would like to use something with a transparent boot (i.e. no logos, etc.)and something that is light on the CPU demands since I may use a single core CPU. Basically, I will have a GUI and issue commands through the (RS-232)serial port. I plan to run audio/video clips on demand as well. Do you (or anyone else) know what would be suitable for doing so? Thanks much. |
If you are forced to use VB .net you should probably stick with a microsoft OS. This would ensure your code would work as designed as it would exist on its platform of choice, Windows....
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If you won't/can't change, then jkirchner is right on the money...stick with Windows. I personally think it's a bad move...since you're then locked in to what MS wants, on their schedule. Don't want to upgrade? Tough. Want to use VB? Well, we've decided to charge big $$$ for the features you want. Don't like it? Tough. Upgrade your software, write it to open standards, and you'll have a LOT more options now, and in the future. |
Where can I find Mono?
I found a Kiosk type distribution, but it is far too expensive to consider as an option.
I think the only challenging task I would have for Mono would be for serial (RS-232) communications. Do you know if that would be an issue? |
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And what "kiosk type distribution"?? Unless you're paying for RedHat Enterprise, or SuSE Enterprise, all the linux distros I know of are free. You can even get CentOS, which is a free, community-supported version of RedHat Enterprise. |
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