Regarding .NET and Non-Hosted Multiplatform Applications

[WRCREX]

Is there any way to program something in .NET, then get it to work, without being hosted, natively on Android or IOS? For instance being able to utilize components to Eclipse or Xcode that will allow imported solutions? I have Googled and everything im seeing is leading to believe this isnt possible. Thanks so much.

[brad jones]

natively? .NET is not a native framework on any platform. I don't believe there is a runtime for xOS or Android, although there is for Linux. I've not looked to see what platforms Mono currently supports.

[WRCREX]

Thanks Brad. Its really frustrating to know VB.NET but not be able to implement mobile applications without them being hosted. I guess I will need to stick to hosted ASP.NET solutions until I can get a grip on java/css/html5. Thanks so much.

[brad jones]

There might be third party tools to convert .NET apps (VB) to something in iOS or Android. I'd have to do a Google search to find out for sure. Have you tried looking for converters?

[Lightning]

You could take a look at Phonegap, it is not .net, but it runs on many platforms