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+#region --- License ---
+/* Licensed under the MIT/X11 license.
+ * Copyright (c) 2006-2008 the OpenTK Team.
+ * This notice may not be removed from any source distribution.
+ * See license.txt for licensing detailed licensing details.
+ */
+#endregion
+
+using System;
+
+/// <summary>Defines a plaftorm specific exception.</summary>
+public class PlatformException : Exception
+{
+    /// <summary>Constructs a new PlatformException.</summary>
+    public PlatformException(string s) : base(s) { }
+}