Re: Looking for a C++ development tool

[Miguel Angel Nuñez <miguel dot nunez at datatronics dot es>]

Frank,

	Executable name is snavigator. At least in Solaris, I suppose in linux it is 
the same.


Miguel Angel.


El Mié 30 Jul 2003 00:25, Frank escribió:
> Tony,
>     Do you know the executable name for the Source Navigator?  I can't find
> anything that looks even remotely like it would be it on the new RT
> install.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Frank
>
> Tony Wetmore wrote:
> > Frank,
> >
> > GNUPro was (and perhaps still is) the name of a product distributed and
> > supported by Cygnus Solutions (later bought by Red Hat) that provided
> > pre-built and tested versions of the GNU toolchain, along with the
> > Source Navigator code comprehension tool.
> >
> > At one of my previous jobs, we purchased the GNUPro toolset in order to
> > have a supported version of the GNU toolchain with which to build our
> > software.
> >
> > Along with the rest of the GNU tools, Source Navigator is (now) an open
> > source tool.
> >
> > So is GNUPro nothing more than a CD with all the GNU tools on it?  Well
> > yes and no.  No, it doesn't provide any additional software (to my
> > knowledge).  But yes, it is "something more."  It is a pre-configured,
> > built and tested set of (integrated) software tools.  So you do not have
> > to worry about downloading, configuring, building and testing the tools
> > for yourself.  For many people (and especially businesses), there is
> > value added in such a product.  For many others, it's not a service they
> > are willing to pay for.
> >
> > Though you have probably already found it, here is a link to exactly
> > what GNUPro contains:
> >
> >    http://www.redhat.com/software/gnupro/technical/detailschart.html
> >
> > Personally, I have used Source Navigator quite a bit.  I have not yet
> > found a "better" IDE for my own C++ development on Unix/Linux.  My
> > definition of "better" is not based on features provided, speed,
> > integrated-ness or anything measurable.  It is completely subjective and
> > is based on my own personal development style and the projects on which
> > I work.
> >
> > I have tried many IDEs and have always ended up dumping them for one
> > reason or another.  I may not like the way an IDE manages projects, or I
> > may not like the editor, or I may not like the way code/symbol
> > navigation works, or whatever.  I always manage to come back to Source
> > Navigator, even though it may not do everything exactly as I would want
> > it to.  For me, it's the best tool for the job, since I haven't yet
> > found the time to write my own IDE.
> >
> > As I'm sure you already know, there are many C++ IDEs for Linux, most of
> > them available at no cost.  Each has its own set of features and quirks,
> > and every developer will have their own personal favorite.  You should
> > try out as many as possible and find the one best suited to your
> > needs/desires.
> >
> > Other IDEs you may want to investigate:
> >
> >    - Eclipse (www.eclipse.org): Open-source IDE for Java with
> >      plug-ins for other languages, such as C++.  I have not used
> >      it for C++ development (yet), but it absolutely rocks for doing
> >      Java development.
> >
> >    - Metrowerks Code Warrior (www.metrowerks.com): Commercial IDE that
> >      is used in many different industries on many different platforms,
> >      including Linux.  I have not used it, but I keep meaning to
> >      evalute it.  It costs $149, $49 if you are looking for an
> >      academic license.
> >
> >    - Visual Slick Edit (www.slickedit.com): Commercial text editor
> >      with an amazing amount of flexibility and power.  It offers many
> >      of the same features you would find in an IDE.  You can
> >      download an evaluation copy for Windows and use that for 30
> >      days.  The Linux version is essentially identical, but they
> >      do not offer a full-evaluation version.  The license is $269
> >      per platform.  This is my editor of choice at home, but I do
> >      not have it at work, so back to Source Navigator and XEmacs
> >      I went. ;)
> >
> > I hope this helps you in your search.  Good luck!
> >
> > ---
> > Tony Wetmore
> > Raytheon Solipsys
> > mailto:tony.wetmore@solipsys.com
> > http://www.solipsys.com
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: gcc-help-owner@gcc.gnu.org [mailto:gcc-help-owner@gcc.gnu.org] On
> > Behalf Of Frank
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:06 PM
> > To: LLeweLLyn Reese
> > Cc: GNU GCC help list
> > Subject: Re: Looking for a C++ development tool
> >
> > Is GNUPro nothing more then a CD with all the GNU tools on it? I.e. it
> > provides no value added? I.e. not a integrated development environment
> > like Kdevelop or Sun's Studio?
> >
> > LLeweLLyn Reese wrote:
> > > Frank <fgeck@optonline.net> writes:
> > > > I'm looking for a C++ development tool/GUI for Linux or Solaris and
> > > > if it uses GNU g++  probably all the better. Looking for some things
> > > >
> > > > similar to the sun workshop/stuidio developer environment.  Want
> > > > something that helps you interactively debug a program from a run
> > > > time and compile time etc. Looking for something under $1000
> > > > probably.  Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > The ones I've heard good things about are KDevelop and GNUpro. Of
> > >     course, I don't use either of these, I use emacs.