[GLLUG] Semi-OT: Another BIG WinVista misstep

Chick Tower c.e.tower at gmail.com
Thu May 10 19:58:53 EDT 2007


Are the principles discussed in the book applicable to C++ programming 
on any OS, Thomas, or are they too specific to Microsoft or Windows 
compilers for broad application?

                                Chick


Thomas Hruska wrote:
> Still, the article makes a point:  Microsoft CAN do better.  I have a 
> book that every employee at Microsoft needs to have called "Safe C++ 
> Design Principles".  I have NEVER had to refund anyone's money for the 
> book.  People who have been writing software for 25+ years who have read 
> the book have a few lightbulbs go on and change how they write code. For 
> the better.  I have a ratio of one crash bug every 6 months as a direct 
> result of the principles in that book.  Compare that to the industry 
> average of a crash bug every day or two.  The book is THAT good.
> 
> If users demand anything, they should be demanding that Microsoft obtain 
> copies of that book for everyone in the company.
> 



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