[mdlug] What to give a Software Programmer interested in Linux

[Aaron Kulkis]

Richard Herrell wrote:
> Yes, give him an emacs manual.  That way, he can burn it and keep warm 
> while learning vi.   :)
> 
> Just kidding.  A newbie from Windows should probably start using a total 
> IDE.  Eclipse supports Java and C++.

Why encourage a pattern of living in a "gilded cage"?

Real programmer's aren't reliant on an IDE.

The only reason IDE's were invented is because the command
line was (and remains) so utterly underpowered in Windows.

Really... teaching him or her to learn emacs or vi is MUCH
more useful.

> Also, if the Windows programmer knows C# / .NET, he/she should check out 
> Mono (C# for Linux) and try the Monodevelop IDE.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> Michael Corral wrote:
>> 2007-12-01, Monsieur Peter Bart a ecrit:
>>   
>>> 	Is there anything I didn't think of?
>>>     
>> <http://www.amazon.com/GNU-Emacs-Manual-Version-15th/dp/188211485X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196552772&sr=1-1>
>>
>> Michael