You say Visual Studio, but I think you're really talking about compiler versions, so I'm answering in terms of compilers. I guess they will not change the interface system before something like 5 years from now. So, when they decide to radically change an apparent feature like this one, they know that it will take time before the community get used to it. More : any big "change" like this one, that is very apparent, will break any community in "was better before" and "now that's good". The problem with it is that to run smoothly, the interface requires a somewhat performant computer that not all shops have (being their fault or not). In the specific case of VS2010, don't forget the interface change. If it's not, then the new compiler is just not good enough, so it's not worth. Work to fix the breaks from switching to a new compiler is always compensated by better features. In wich case, choosing a more recent compiler is a good idea. In some cases, when the project have to evolve for years or when it's a (very) new project, then it's better to start or continue with the best tools available. The other problem often cited is that there is more risk to harvest expensive costs in changing the compiler (espcecially with VS) than to continue using the one originally used for production. The problem is often related to old hardware SDK providing support only for the VS6 compiler. I know a lot of C++ shops that still use VS6. We are better off with VS2008 running on Windows XP We will not just be paying for the new Visual Studio but also have to upgrade our PCs and OS. Reality: Visual Studio 2010 takes 10 minutes to load on the average 4 year old systems used in my company that too after closing all other applications. If you dont use Dot net you might be better of with VS6!Ĭompanies will always try to sell you a new compiler claiming that it does things faster and better etc. The product becomes cheaper after some time too and dirt cheap after the next "next" version arrives.īesides, do you really need the latest? VS 2010 is only useful if you are doing Azure applications.
Time taken to upgrade and familiarize yourself with the new evnironment.Any intial bugs are fixed and you potentially save time that may have been wasted with a bad comiler.In many cases there is no real benefit in getting "the latest thing" that justifies the cost. Any upgrade including buying a new version of VS costs money.
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