[News.eclipse.technology.packaging] Re: Strawman for C/C++ IDE Package

[Markus Knauer <mknauer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think having a package for C/C++ development is very important for the
acceptance of the packaging project. 

But I also do know about the typical problems of a new user: I downloaded
and installed a complete C/C++ Development IDE, but where is my compiler???

This is something that we cannot change in the near future, because we are
not able to build a package including a compiler for IP reasons. This would
be something that we cannot distribute from the eclipse.org infrastructure.
On the other hand, the compiler problem only arises on the Windows
platform; most Unices have already a C compiler available on their system.

Nevertheless: IMHO a C/C++ IDE Package is something that makes the
installation of a C/C++ easier. I installed one of the latest CDT 4
milestones and had a look at the new project wizard. There you can select a
toolchain that will be used in the project.

The package content below is pretty small, but it should be enough for a
C/C++ developer. Anything else that makes sense to add?

Markus


Ian Skerrett wrote:

> At the last project meeting, I took the action item to document a strawman
> proposal for a C/C++ IDE.   Below is a first draft.   Please let me know
> your comments.
> 
> C/C++ IDE Package
> ==============
> Platform  (no JDT or PDE)
> CDT
> No source code should be included.
> 
> Btw, I spoke with Doug Schaefer and he feels that the installer does not
> need to look for a C/C++ compiler.   It seems in CDT 4.0 the new project
> wizard has functionality to do this.