I realized something last night ... I have working code (the public release code from MIT ) and I do have an iBook. While I don't want to use the iBook in the long run, I can at least test to see which boards actually are functional by compiling the code and testing one by one. Long process but still ... has to be done some how.
From here then, I know what boards are actually functional and can be used as a testing platform for the c# port.
As for the c# port, I kinda gave up yestarday and started to do some SIPP soldering. By the end of this, I'll have put a pretty decent dent in the 1lb roll of solder due to the SIPPs if not totally finished it off. Buying two was overkill, buying one for 10 boards worths of soldering wasn't a bad idea.
As for just general coding progress, I created a XML configuration file so the code isn't hard coded in. I also mapped out two parts of code. Found some Serial Port communication code but this is where I stopped. I need to know what boards actually work so I can determine how to create a proof of concept debugger app. From there I can continue writing a full out app along with the WinAmp port from XMMS.
And I have to ask ... who the hell still programs in C? The answer ... Scott Torborg from MIT.