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So I was thinking that it might be nice to be able to write an application in VB .NET (since it's easy to use and learn) and compile it to native code for faster execution (and so I don't have to worry about the .NET runtime being installed, and to prevent decompilation to MSIL -- I realize native code can be decompiled and such, but it isn't as easy as MSIL since it is quite easy to decompile MSIL to recognizable source code). A tool like this exists (http://www.remotesoft.com/linker/ ) but it costs $1249 for a license that allows 1 developer to use the tool, and $2219 for a license that allows 2 developers to use the tool.
I know that there is a free Delphi IDE called Lazarus... So I was thinking it wouldn't be too hard to write a program that converts simple programs to Object Pascal which can then be compiled to native code. Obviously it would be very difficult and time-consuming to re-write the whole .NET Framework, but basic stuff wouldn't be too hard.
Assuming I was able to accomplish this, would there be any market for this? I wouldn't really be looking to make much money; I'd probably sell the program for $0.99 just to help cover hosting costs.
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