Linux version updates
Hi,
the linux version is now 5 updates behind the windows version.
I think it's time for an official statement of intent from Connectwise.
We understand the struggle of trying to develop for the crusty version of Mono, but we need to know what's happening, or failing that, what you intend to do, and if possible a target timeline please
Cheers
Yes, this situation is extremely frustrating. ConnectWise spent a ridiculous amount of time stringing us along to finally release an updated 20.2 "Linux-specific" version, and since then there has been no activity at all. The original thread with TONS of feedback was also closed (why was that necessary?).
The ConnectWise Control development team needs to commit to the required resources to modernize the codebase (for both Windows and Linux). If they don't then their user base will slowly fade away as the product ages on a legacy platform. I've said it many time before, but I'll state it again here since the old thread was closed: Move to .NET Core/.NET 5.x and you no longer have to deal with Mono or special Linux builds, as all the code will work on any supported .NET runtime environment. You'll gain increased performance on all platforms and won't be stuck dealing with tricky edge-case scenarios that Microsoft won't help with because they've moved on to newer, better things.
Please, please stick with your promises over the last several years that you won't abandon your long-time users and the Linux platform. It really shouldn't be a hard decision at all since you wouldn't have to dedicate special resources for a "Linux" version if you just migrated to the latest .NET architecture. Linux (and MacOS) compatibility would be there pretty much without you even needing to do anything extra at all. And then you'd also be current with the latest Windows platform features as well.