cool strip beside the scrollbar that shows where errors, warnings and tasks are located in the file.
I'm unfamiliar with this feature, but when VS throws you an error in the output list, if you right click it you can get the exact line that the error appears.
write a lot of code that has to be well documented so I like that I can set Eclipse to view an undocumented method or member as an warning or even an error so that it won't compile.
There is a very similar feature available (although I think as a plugin) that will throw you a warning for every undocumented method in your project. Also, don't forget VS2005 now has built-in support for FXCop (if you write code in.NET) and that might catch some of the missing xml-documentation tags.
Or how about file icons in the project panel showing whether there are errors or warnings in the file, or whether they're up to date with source control...
There is a plugin available for this, but I do agree it would be nice to have this functionality by default (Team System *might*).
VS 2k5 has integration for TODO and FIXME in it's task pane, and it also underlines the exact lines of code that are incorrect in red, a la misspelled words in MS Office. It also has unparalleled refactoring/formatting capabilities... The code commenting system in VS 2k5 not only integrates nicely with the client, it also updates in real-time within the IDE. I'm failing to understand why you can't find any of those tools in the IDE.
The way you put it makes it sound as if you'd rather them be computer-brain-dead and *nix vulnerable. Then again, your tasteful use of the dollar sign makes me think you're beyond help in that regard.
The only statement that has anything to do with what the parent said is the Firefox market share one. The rest have nothing to do with code quality, only business decisions and strategies.
The best bet is to control the stability as much as possible through the use of MCE certified drivers, MCE certified hardware, and avoiding things like aggressive memory timings and most definitely overclocking.
If this is what the author considers unacceptable standards (to use certified drivers/hardware and avoid overclocking), then I would not give much thought to the rest of his article.
You can buy a nice MCE machine for less than $900, with specs comparable to a computer that would cost about $800+ to make anyway. Or, upgrade to MCE and buy a tuner card for less than 200 dollars.
ALL THOSE FREE OPEN SOURCE OSES THAT RUN 80% OF THE INTERNET
Give me a call when Linux is worth a damn on the desktop. Many people I know who use Windows don't need to run 80% of the internet with their PC. They just want their stuff to work, the first time.
A user count of 52 million (+150,000 per day), and more voice minutes than any other Internet voice communications provider? If you were buying into the industry, why would you compete with Skype when you could buy it?
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I guess I'll be more clear then..
.NET) and that might catch some of the missing xml-documentation tags.
cool strip beside the scrollbar that shows where errors, warnings and tasks are located in the file.
I'm unfamiliar with this feature, but when VS throws you an error in the output list, if you right click it you can get the exact line that the error appears.
write a lot of code that has to be well documented so I like that I can set Eclipse to view an undocumented method or member as an warning or even an error so that it won't compile.
There is a very similar feature available (although I think as a plugin) that will throw you a warning for every undocumented method in your project. Also, don't forget VS2005 now has built-in support for FXCop (if you write code in
Or how about file icons in the project panel showing whether there are errors or warnings in the file, or whether they're up to date with source control...
There is a plugin available for this, but I do agree it would be nice to have this functionality by default (Team System *might*).
VS 2k5 has integration for TODO and FIXME in it's task pane, and it also underlines the exact lines of code that are incorrect in red, a la misspelled words in MS Office. It also has unparalleled refactoring/formatting capabilities... The code commenting system in VS 2k5 not only integrates nicely with the client, it also updates in real-time within the IDE. I'm failing to understand why you can't find any of those tools in the IDE.
Give VS 2005 a try; then come back and apologize for that ridiculous statement.
It's funny that many of you guys furiously bash patent law until MS uses a technology similar to Google.
Interesting, because I've been spammed ruthlessly on my PO Box by domain registrars who want me to re-register through them over the years.
By uploading their web page to a publicly accessable web server, they have opted in.
Ever heard of dht and trackerless torrents?
And besides, the open source has nothing to do with it. The open protocol is what will keep BT alive, if anything.
The way you put it makes it sound as if you'd rather them be computer-brain-dead and *nix vulnerable. Then again, your tasteful use of the dollar sign makes me think you're beyond help in that regard.
The only statement that has anything to do with what the parent said is the Firefox market share one. The rest have nothing to do with code quality, only business decisions and strategies.
The best bet is to control the stability as much as possible through the use of MCE certified drivers, MCE certified hardware, and avoiding things like aggressive memory timings and most definitely overclocking.
If this is what the author considers unacceptable standards (to use certified drivers/hardware and avoid overclocking), then I would not give much thought to the rest of his article.
You can buy a nice MCE machine for less than $900, with specs comparable to a computer that would cost about $800+ to make anyway. Or, upgrade to MCE and buy a tuner card for less than 200 dollars.
Why on earth would he RTFA? It would only deny him an opportunity to get the article's first reply!
It's not up to Microsoft to create you tools, for free, to use with their formats.
No thanks.
How about we use the same money to save whats left of our planet? AFAIK, we have at least a few intelligent lifeforms here.
So perhaps the concept that a quality OS doesn't have to be free isn't quite so insane?
I'm sure this was low on the priority list. After all, they're what.. 170 under cost on each unit they sell?
Think about what you just said. Then read your statement and think about it again.
I was thinking the exact same thing... Where are mod points when you need them.
You make a good point:
ALL THOSE FREE OPEN SOURCE OSES THAT RUN 80% OF THE INTERNET
Give me a call when Linux is worth a damn on the desktop. Many people I know who use Windows don't need to run 80% of the internet with their PC. They just want their stuff to work, the first time.
Bite your tongue, VIA offered some of the best K7 chipsets on the market.
That's a pretty mislead statement.
Microsoft is opening their file formats because interoperability is king, open-source or closed.
Why is there more than one linux distro, that have similar goals and features?
A user count of 52 million (+150,000 per day), and more voice minutes than any other Internet voice communications provider? If you were buying into the industry, why would you compete with Skype when you could buy it?
Which is what, 24 per second? I bet sticking your hand in the outgoing tray to soon can be deadly.
It's very political:
Secretary Condoleeza Rice, after consulting with the White House, "has made it clear that we will accept all offers of foreign assistance," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington.
They had to put Windows up there to make it a valid Slashdot article. It wouldn't have been posted otherwise.