They could be making the very best tools in the world, for all I know they are. But the toolmaker in question has a bit of a history and I haven't forgotten that just yet: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/BayStar-Confi... (sorry for the ads on that page), they just couldn't help not playing nice.
Then there was netscape, the media player issue, a bunch of FUD to various governments to get them to extend their lock-in rather than to go with open source and a series of briberies http://slashdot.org/articles/06/12/27/1423234.shtml and so on.
The tools and their quality don't enter in to it, it's the corporate conduct that I have a problem with.
The tools and their quality don't enter in to it, it's the corporate conduct that I have a problem with.
I certainly can't argue with that point and would agree to an extent. Though when working/programming I am less idealistic on this topic I suppose.
Re:Get Ready For C# 4.0
by jorgecastillo on Monday May 10, 2010 @01:13PM
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Here is another one.
Care to elaborate? I still do not understand some of the over generalized MS bashing, especially when it comes to software development. From my experience, they have had some of the best tools and support over the years. Perfect? No way. Bloated libraries? Hell yeah, but only use parts that you need. Able to get the job done? Yes.
[I primarily used their tools when I worked for a couple of videogame studios and at university - currently using both open source and MS tools and languages]