Java creator James Gosling this week called Microsoft's decision to support C and C++ on the command line in .NET one of the -biggest and most offensive mistakes that they could have made".
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Microsoft this week gave customers a look at forthcoming development and management tools that are part of the company's long-term plans for the product.
Microsoft will offer developers a glimpse at future versions of its Visual Studio.Net development tools and highlight a number of additions to the product line.
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