Frequently asked questions
This is a list of made up questions I think you might ask. As the product launch progresses, I will update this page from feedback I get from you.
.NET Explorer is a single code base, and runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOs. The initial
release will be for Windows only. The Linux version will be available once I have an
installer for it; if I get enough demand I could release a Linux tar ball that contains
only 2 executables and allows for an easy manual install.
A MacOs version will follow once I figure out application signing, a suitable installer (again a tar ball or Zip file is possible), and actually test it on my Mac.
A MacOs version will follow once I figure out application signing, a suitable installer (again a tar ball or Zip file is possible), and actually test it on my Mac.
No! .NET Explorer is powered by Mono.Cecil (thank you J.B. Evian and other contributors).
When an assembly is required, a FileStream is opened, and Cecil pokes around and proffers
up any requested data.
When the assembly is no longer required, or the Garbage Collector feels pressure and reclaims memory, then a WeakReference to the assembly is released, and the FileStream is closed. When you are no longer AFK, the assembly is simply reloaded on demand.
When the assembly is no longer required, or the Garbage Collector feels pressure and reclaims memory, then a WeakReference to the assembly is released, and the FileStream is closed. When you are no longer AFK, the assembly is simply reloaded on demand.
Go to "Configuration" on the navigation bar, then click "Directories of interest" in the drop down.
Use the directory on the browser to locate directories containing assemblies you are interested in.
You need not add usual locations such as "/usr/share/dotnet/shared" on Linux, or "C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared" on Windows.
One option that is extra work but give you infinite control (and speeds up the resolution process) is to create a single directory containing symbolic links to all the assemblies you are interested in. Then simply add the one directory to "Directories of interest".