Perhaps consideration of cost is imporant. Investing the time and training in learning C#/C++, purchasing .NET software/development tools and then paying for run-time MapXtreme licenses may rule it out. It is certainly a very big decision, and one we are still making - we're even evaluating non-MapInfo SDKs which have royalty-free development licenses.
-----Original Message----- From: Jakob Lanstorp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16 February 2005 16:37 To: [email protected] Subject: RE: MI-L Programming language for GIS If you want to be serious go for C#.NET instead of VB.NET. There is (almost) no difference in what you can do with the two languages. But all the long haired guys that comes from C++ and Java to .NET will go for C#. They produce a lot of code samples, articles etc. that are very nice for beginners and also experienced developers. If you have done a lot of MapBasic you probably will find VB.NET more home like there than C#. The company where I work has decided to go for C# in both GIS and non GIS development. If it was Friday the issue on what development language to use could give rise to a lot of nasty mails. Mvh. | Regards Jakob Lanstorp Software developer Geographical Information & IT COWI A/S Odensevej 95 DK-5260 Odense S Tel +45 63 11 49 00 Direct +45 63 11 48 62 Fax +45 63 11 49 49 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cowi.dk ________________________________ From: SCISOFT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 2/16/2005 17:03 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: RE: MI-L Programming language for GIS VB.NET -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 16 February 2005 8:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: MI-L Programming language for GIS Hi I've been using MapInfo for a little while now, and have found it very useful. However, I think I could probably get more from it if I knew how to write programmes to get it to do exactly what I want. The problem is, I have no knowledge of computer programming. So, I think I will try to learn a bit more about this. What I would like to know is which computer programming language would be the most useful for MapInfo, and also for GIS in general? Thanks for any info, Debbie --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 15254 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.8 - Release Date: 14/02/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.8 - Release Date: 14/02/2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 15263 ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 15267
