From: Ralph Bodenner <rkb@duke.edu>
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  Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 14:51:18 -0500

Re: Group Project Developent using MS Visual Studio tools?

On Mon, 25 Jan 1999, Alex Zupancich wrote:

> Yup, thanks for the info on linux. I guess thats always a good alternative.
> My reasons for wanting to use Visual studio were not so much based on the
> lack of available computers in teer, but more on the excellent line-by-line
> debugger, the ability to watch variables, and other superior features it
> offers. While the emacs/gcc/rcs combo on acpub/linux is more than
> adequate... it certainly does not compare to the very impressive package
> M$oft have put together. If I cant use it though... I'll have to settle for
> gcc....

there are GNU tools that will do the debugging things you are looking 
for.  gdb is a command-line debugger, and ddd is a nice front-end that 
will let you step by lines and functions, display variables, and examine 
execution, all in a graphical environment.  these tools are available on 
the acpub and cs systems, and are available for linux.  gdb ships with 
red hat linux, i know for sure.

Ralph Bodenner
rkb@duke.edu