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    Windows Developers: Visual Studio "Orcas" is ready

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Matt, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. Matt

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    I just received an email from Microsoft today that the next version of Visual Studio (codenamed "Orcas") is available for download (beta 1). They're offering the professional, team, and express versions for free download. It's pretty cool, check it out.

    Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" Downloads

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    Matt, Jun 22, 2007
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  2. AlexMagik

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    :) downloading now.
    i wish it's not a virtual machine...
     
    AlexMagik, Jun 22, 2007
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    Nice.
    What's new in this version as to the older Visual Studio 2005?
     
    Znender, Jun 22, 2007
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  4. Matt

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    You don't have to download the ISO file... they have simple EXEs too.

    I didn't read the entire thing, but I know it takes advantage of Vista's new GUI. Also, I think it makes database programming easier too.
     
    Matt, Jun 22, 2007
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    hope you guys like it... ;) more improvements coming...
     
    f_alejandro, Jun 23, 2007
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  6. Jalf

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    Hmm, I remember a few of the improvements they've talked about were:
    - Faster build times for C++ (finally able to compile multiple files in parallel on multicore systems. Looong overdue)
    - Support for LINQ on .NET (Yummy)

    And generally, I just hope they've fixed some of the more glaring problems with 2005... (Such as the attrocious performance and sluggishness of the IDE)

    Anyway, thanks for the link. Will check it out :D
     
    Jalf, Jun 23, 2007
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    C++ and MFC/ATL has long been neglected ever since .NET 1.0. I hope Microsoft continues to support the community with more update to the library and tools.
     
    nquach, Jun 23, 2007
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  8. chuck232

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    LINQ is the big new feature - it sounds like it could simplify development substantially for database apps. I definitely look forward to that.

    It's weird though - was this not available before? I'm quite certain I have a copy of Orcas on my computer already...
     
    chuck232, Jun 23, 2007
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  9. Jalf

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    You might be interested in this: http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=281987

    Sounds like MS is starting to focus on C++ as its own thing again, instead of just as a bridge to .NET. Sounds promising :)

    Anyway, the download is dated May 1st (the virtual images are a good 14 days older), so it's been available for a while, it seems. :)
     
    Jalf, Jun 23, 2007
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  10. Matt

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    Yeah, I'm just a lousy news reporter. :p

    Anyway, yeah, C++ is getting the attention. (As it should.)
     
    Matt, Jun 23, 2007
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