Sigh.  Let me try explaining it in a different way:

Your way:

In the normal case:  you have to mentally keep track of what you saved, when
you saved, and when you WANT to save, and then consciously click the save
button (or hit a 'save' keystroke).

In the unusual case:  you have to remember to not save the file and close it
and then reopen it (if necessary).

The IDEA way:

In the normal case:  nothing.  everything just works without you ever having
to even think about it

In the unusual case:  you undo, or you revert the file.  One quick, specific
action in either case.

Note that the IDEA way is just inherently more efficient... the usual case
requires no explicit actions and no thought on your part.  Only in the
unusual circumstances is there an action required, and this really is as it
should be (and note it's no more action than required in the unusual case in
your way... in fact, I'd say it's less work still).  It's just a win all the
way around.  I simply don't see your point here or why you're clinging to a
way that takes more work and is less efficient.

All I'm saying is give the IDEA way a chance and stop fighting it, and you
might really begin to appreciate it like I and so many others have.  If
something seems to be a bit too awkward, ask others about it, and maybe
there's a simpler way.  I'm not a CVS user, so I can't help you in that
area, but I can tell you that I use Perforce and do NOT use the Local VCS,
and IDEA just never ever gets in my way... once I learned to change my old
habits.  It's true that an IDE should work WITH you, but there are many
cases where learning to change old habits is actually a very good thing.
Sometimes it's good for an old dog to learn new tricks.


"markshotwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Yeah, sadly, I figured this was where it was heading.  I  sort of gave up
yesterday. :)
>
> As I said earlier, some already have what they want; too bad for the rest
of us.  I guess a few of us are just too dumb, aniquated, lame, and/or all
the rest of those big words I don't understand, to do it the new, improved,
better, and only way. :)
>
> Didn't you know, it is wrong to be different or unique.  :)
>
> I still find this all somewhat ironic.
>
> But, I have gotten a kick out of this thread.  Gives me a chuckle every
time I see it increase in size, and all over such just one issue.  So, I
figure, why not get post 50 for grins.
>
> But, it has helped me to decided that I just need to step back, see where
the final product winds up, and go from there. Well, that and sending a list
of suggestions and wishes to the makers of some of the IDEs I currently use.
>
> Best of luck, and, well, duck and weave a lot; makes you a harder target
to hit. :)
>


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