From: Robert Dober <robert.dober@...>
Date: 2009-07-22T00:43:51+09:00
Subject: Re: ruby IDE's

On 7/20/09, Tom Cloyd <tomcloyd@comcast.net> wrote:
<snip>
> James, I'm a big fan of yours, but I'm also keenly aware of poorly
> constructed arguments (e.g., ad hominem it bastard brothers). I think I
> have to agree with Marc here. I think he was making a legitimate
> proposition - in form if not in substance. He may be right, but I cannot
> confirm it.
Nor can he (or nor does he want ) It is easy to tell phrases like
"experience will show [you]"
but there is no useful information at all. So I asked him twice to
provide some...
Your advice however was sound in the way that you clearly stated why a
sophisticated IDE might be harmful for a beginner (Xavier elaborated
nicely).

Given that, poor OP is reading a plethora of posts indicating cool
IDEs and it will be difficult and time consuming for him to chose.

Cheers
Robert