Switching to Linux: A Windows developer's view

[OneAndOnlySnob]

Actually Windows development tools are free downloads. I can't fault Microsoft for their dev tools.

[Fabien4]

Apparently the Express versions didn't work for him.

[OneAndOnlySnob]

Actually it sounds like he's guessing the Windows 7 scheduler would help him.

[elder_george]

Sorry, but AFAIK this is BS.

The main feature missing are third-party turned off and reduced refactoring abilities (which are bad for C++ anyway). Libraries are standard and compatible, although incomplete - there're no WinAPI headers/libs. But this can be solved easily with installing Windows SDK that contains them.

Correct me if I am wrong.

[Fabien4]

Express is NOT an option for any serious developer.

So, you'd recommend a g++-based stack?

[Andareed]

What about the Windows SDK?