[CLUE-Tech] Linux IDE suggestions

[David Anselmi]

Dale K. Hawkins wrote:
> OK.  So I have this "friend" who is coming from developing under DOS.  I
> am trying to recommend a comfortable IDE for working with C/C++.  I
> personally do not have experience with most of the IDEs currently out
> there.  So, I was wondering if there was anyone else on the list whom
> may have gone through a similar experience, i.e., the DOS Borland/Watcom
> to Linux transition?

Sorry this isn't directly related but you might have your friend read 
"The Art of UNIX Programming" by ESR.

To some degree I had the sense that much of the *nix way (for example 
the passwd file format) is cruft that's too deeply entrenched to fix but 
Raymond suggests that it is actually good design that has stood the test 
of time.  Since your friend is likely to have some growing pains making 
the transition, perhaps the book will help him avoid the "it's different 
so it sucks" mindset that I always have to fight.

You might also suggest:

http://www.paulgraham.com/gh.html

especially the part about hackers liking good tools.  That might lead 
him to wonder why vi and emacs are as popular as IDEs and encourage him 
to consider what kinds of tools he really wants.

HTH,
Dave