Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 10/11/07 13:40

Sanders Kaufman wrote:
> "Sascha Tayefeh" <sascha.tayefeh@googlemail.com> wrote in message
> news:1192055730.372901.71540@r29g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>> Dear Jeff,
>>
>> I have been working with an adapted version of the Eclipse IDE and I
>> am very confident with that solution. The package can be downloaded
>> for free at http://www.eclipse.org/pdt/
>> As you mentioned you already work with MS IDE, so you might like this
>> approach.
>
> I just got a *very* interesting email from Zend.
> They're transitioning away from a stand-alone product.
> It's going to be just another plug-in for Eclipse.
>
> That SUCKS because I love my stand-alone, run-anywhere Zend Studio.
> It also sucks because my 1-year support period ended a year ago - so I don't
> get the free upgrade.
> It also sucks because in my Flash-Drive that I take to jobs, I'll have to
> carry Zend AND Eclipse setups.
> Of course, becoming familiar with the Eclipse IDE won't suck - so that's
> something.
>
> (Sorry for the HTML posting!)
>
> --
> Hello Sanders,
>
> Zend is launching a beta of the next generation of the Zend
> Studio family - Zend Studio for Eclipse.
> This beta release (code named "Neon") is based on proven Zend
> Studio technology and the Eclipse PHP Developers Tools (PDT) project. Zend
> Studio for Eclipse is the world's most powerful PHP IDE - providing
> professional PHP development capabilities combined with the Eclipse
> multi-language support and plug-in extension technology.
>
> When Zend Studio for Eclipse is released, customers will get
> licenses for both the stand-alone Zend Studio and the Eclipse based product.
> Zend will also offer Zend Studio for Eclipse to all Zend Studio customers
> with a valid support subscription.
>
> Special Offer: *Get 15% off your next purchase of Zend Studio!
> Buy Zend Studio Professional today and get the new Eclipse based
> product for free when it becomes available by the end of the year.
> Click here to buy
>
> Zend Studio for Eclipse Highlights:
>
> Proven Zend Studio Technology
> Zend Studio for Eclipse is designed for professional PHP developers
> who require a powerful environment to create dynamic Web-based business
> applications. It is the only PHP IDE based on proven Zend Studio technology.
> It supports the full application development lifecycle with a powerful set
> of editing, analysis, debugging, and database tools. Zend Studio for Eclipse
> simplifies complex projects and increases productivity making your
> applications more robust. Integration with Zend Core and Zend Platform
> simplifies debugging analysis, making it easier for you to get to the root
> cause of a coding problem, solving it quickly to get your applications back
> up and running faster.
>
> Eclipse Integration Benefits
> Eclipse is the world most popular open source development platform
> comprised of an extensible framework of tools and runtimes for building,
> deploying and managing software across the development lifecycle. With a
> vibrant ecosystem supported by major technology vendors, start-ups,
> universities, research institutions and individuals, Eclipse is the worlds
> most powerful and successful multi-language IDE. Eclipse provides developers
> with the following benefits:
> - Standardization - Support for multiple languages let you learn one
> IDE for all development, creating the perfect environment for simplifying
> development of blended language applications
> - Extensibility - With over 800 plug-ins you can quickly add
> functionality you need
> - Vibrant Open Source Community - Faster development of new
> technologies
>
> Zend Studio for Eclipse Features Include:
>
>
> a.. Eclipse/PDT based solution:
> a.. Community of millions of users and thousands of developers
> b.. Access to hundreds of plug-ins
> c.. Blended language support in one tool
> d.. PHP syntax highlighting, code assist and inspection
> e.. PHP basic debugging
> b.. High value addition based on Zend Studio:
> a.. Simplified, integrated, advanced debugging (local and
> remote/web server)
> b.. Code Refactoring
> c.. Profiling and Code Coverage
> d.. PHPUnit Test support
> e.. Enhanced Zend Framework integration
> f.. WYSIWYG HTML Editing
> g.. Zend Platform integration
> h.. Migration tools from Zend Studio users
> i.. BIRT integration
> j.. Unified installer for one stop install
> k.. And more.
> More information on Zend Studio For Eclipse
>
> Download the new Zend Studio Neon beta for free
>
> To submit feedback email studio-feedback@zend.com
>
> Zend will be using a Yahoo group as a community to support this beta.
> Click here to join this group and get information about the ongoing beta.
>
> If you have any questions, please contact store@zend.com
>
>
> Happy PHP'ing,
> Zend - The php Company
> http://www.zend.com
>
>
> *Discount is available for purchases of Zend Studio Professional and
> Zend Studio Professional 3 year support - made until November 15, 2007 and
> can not be combined with any other offers or promotions.
>
>
>

Too bad. They probably couldn't sell enough of them. But at the price
they were charging, I can understand why. It's a great product - but
expensive compared to what else is out there.

--
==================
Remove the "x" from my email address
Jerry Stuckle
JDS Computer Training Corp.
jstucklex@attglobal.net
==================

[Back to original message]