I have a program in C sharp, can I compile it as an executable for Linux server so that I can run it on the server without installing mono? [duplicate]

Answer 1

C# programs are based on the Common Language Runtime. They are not native applications. So, as far as I know, there's no way of running a program made in C# without having the CLR on the system. Currently, there are only two of them: .NET (Windows) and Mono.

So I don't think there's a way of running your program on a non-Windows machine without installing Mono.

Answer 2

You need to use mkbundle with the --static option if your target system does not have mono installed.

Bundles in addition support a --static flag. The --static flag causes mkbundle to generate a static executable that statically links the Mono runtime. Be advised that this option will trigger the LGPL requirement that you still distribute the independent pieces to your user so he can manually upgrade his Mono runtime if he chooses to do so