Mono for iOS/Android Open or Closed? Paid or Free?

Question

I am attempting to learn more about mobile/tablet development and, as a .NET developer, I am naturally drawn to Mono. But I am confused--I thought that Mono was free and op

Answer 1

Mono itself is free. That doesn't mean everything written with mono is free. As is the case for mono for android. Somebody took the time to write software that makes mono work with android. Just because it's written in mono doesn't mean they have to share it for free. The only thing they'd have to share is any changes the made to mono itself. Just because android is free and open, doesn't mean I can't make applications and require people purchase them in order to use them.