Tyler Littlefield wrote: > I really think his vc++'s debugger is superior is bias. :) I started messing > with gdb a while back and totally love it. > > > Thanks, > Tyler Littlefield > Web: tysdomain.com > email: [email protected] > My programs don't have bugs, they're called randomly added features.
Yes there is some bias. gdb is fine if you are only writing C. gdb and C++, however, have had problems in the past, particularly with templates. A quick Google search shows that the template problems are still not resolved: http://tdistler.com/2008/11/13/debugging-c-templates-brekpoints-and-gdb VC++'s C++ debugging capabilities is still way ahead of gdb, especially in the template department. That said, I won't deny that gdb is still pretty good and, in terms of C, they are basically on equal footing. There is also a lot of support for gdb on this list. gdb is also probably easier to use for those who are blind or visually impaired due to the command-line orientation of the application and probably the fairly natural fit with JAWS. I can imagine the VC++ debugger being quite difficult to use in that case and see the appeal of gdb over VC++ as a result. -- Thomas Hruska CubicleSoft President Ph: 517-803-4197 *NEW* MyTaskFocus 1.1 Get on task. Stay on task. http://www.CubicleSoft.com/MyTaskFocus/
