Hi Ayende,

> Yes, I think that we aren't going to have any choice and we would support
> side-by-side execution.
Great :)

> I don't want to change the name, though.
Understood. Actually I too would hate to do so.

I have heard that another Mock framework would like to support
existing RhinoMocks syntax by providing exact same public
class/interface/method names under a different namespace. I was
wondering why this is necessary. *If* I'm going to embark Xyz mock
framework, all I need to do is leaving the RhinoMocks as is and add
reference to Xyz. I need to do nothing to start taking advantage of
Xyz. Their proposal will actually make my life harder because I will
be forced to change the namespace in every test classes.

I'm a bit concerned about how the side-by-side execution will be
implemented. If it is done by moving all the old syntax to another
namespace and Rhino.Mocks are now used by 4.0 new syntax. Then it
becomes a problem for an evolving project with half (and large amount)
of tests completed with old syntax.

1. I cannot reference to both 3.6.dll and 4.0.dll, they conflict in namespace.
2. If use 4.0.dll + compatible.dll, I need to touch almost every each
test fixture.

In this case, moving to Xyz would be an easier option then upgrading to 4.0.

So from a user perspective, I would love to see 4.0 in a new namespace
rather then Rhino.Mocks. Be it RhinoMocks without dot, Rhino.Mocks4 or
whatever, I bet there are smart souls here can come up with a cool
name that keeps the branding of Rhino Mocks but a different namespace
then 3.x. I believe this also simplifies the development of 4.0 as
there is no need for compatibility.dll. Thoughts?

Just my 2 cents :)

Cheers,
Kenneth

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