Re: Looking for a C++ development tool

[Frank <fgeck at optonline dot net>]

Thanks. Well seems good old RH did not include it on the CD (as I was told and the links
indicated), Loaded everything and looked on the disks, I can't find it.   I've had a
support request into RH for 7+ days now.  Any one else have problems with RH?

Thanks,

Frank

Miguel Angel Nuñez wrote:

> 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.