One other nice thing is that VS 2005 will take advantage of multi-core machines and build projects in parallel on the different cores. That's kind of a niche reason, but it can help cut compile time for some people.
-Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam "amckern" Mckern Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 3:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [hlcoders] VS2003 vs VS2005 The Compilers For a starter the code runs closer to the ISO It also uses alot more secure code - more or less to stop Data Overflow Exploits. You also have SSE3, and AMD64 support (NO IA64) I have found the interface is a little bit better then 2003 Adam --- Jed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Seeing as the SDK will support VS2005 in upcoming updates whats the > low-down on the differences? What exactly are the pros vs. cons for a > mod using either version? > > We're on VS2003 right now and haven't yet swapped to the new code > update but if VS2005 has significant advantages we may well swap as > part of the shift over to the new code base. > > Anyone? > > - Jed > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders > > -------- Nigredo Studios http://www.nigredostudios.com ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business (http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com) _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders
