Comments by Keith.Badeau (Top 22 by date)

Very well put and I can see now how the CLR could be an improvement by removing a layer of abstraction, i.e. Windows. This would be a fundamental shift in OS implementation and is quite interesting although it is reminiscent of the "powered by Java" in my Blu-Ray. ;)

When speaking of performance the OS can only operate within the confines of the hardware and Intel itself has admitted that the x86 model is not the most efficient of CPU models yet it is probably (in my opinion) the most popular.

Apart from a Google Chromebook I think we need a revolution in CPU technology to take full advantage of any future OS designs. I am a Microsoft diehard but I also believe it is time to bury Windows.

Forgive me, Apparently I interpreted the *intent* of your post wrongly and I can admit when I am wrong. I just have had it to my neck with posters that are demeaning to newbies or those that my not be as saavy in one area or another and so, my apologies.

You are correct that are views are in line but if you will allow me a moment to clarify my response. I 've been a hobbyist C/C++ programmer\hacker (in the sense that I consider myself a "hack") for the better part of fifteen years and I resisted .NET for the first seven years from its inception. I disagree with Microsofts inevitable path to complete reliance on the framework so I may have taken your statement (.NET, vision of...) personally.

Also, I always try to encourage experimentation, outside-the-box thinking, and, well...hacking away on the keyboard and attempts to try things others may think "crazy" or "pointless" because this is what we do.

I'm sure you can think of more than one project you've worked on that had gotten you a couple of jeers from naysayers. Also, I like the C# language though I am still not too fond of .NET--at least for my high-powered apps. ;)

@SAKryukov:

I disagree with a couple of points you make. I don't see it as a lack of vision when one looks *past* Microsoft marketing hype, just the opposite.

I am a C/C++ & C# programmer so I am familiar with native and .NET environments, etc. I myself like the C# language but prefer the power of C++--though I am not saying C# isn't powerful but there are applications where a native program would be better suited.

When a programmer is trying to find a way to do something new (whether it is a good idea or not) we shouldn't ridicule them for "lack of vision" (makes me laugh because it doesn't take vision to see the future of Windows lays in .NET), we should try to offer our assistance and if we can't help then just shut our mouths.

Innovation and invention often come from a failed attempt at something completely different than was intended.