Afraid of Mono?

You don't like Linux because it's free only then if your time doesn't have any value? No fear, you can always try Mono using readonly version of Linux where everything is in place. You don't need to download/install/configure anything. Just have a look at Monoppix. It's worth spending a few minutes on it.

Framework Design Guidelines. I feel that's amazing book.

Framework Design Guidelines book is worth reading. Why? Just have a look at the list of contributors. It's amazing.

Again about Web Project in VS.NET 2005 Beta 2

I think they know that they have made some architectural mistakes but they do _not_ want to tell about that laud. Don't miss comments I think they are the most valuable part of this post.