Re: Last "Stable Release" of RDI

[Craig Richards <craig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

Sorry - I just double checked, I'm still on 9.6.0.1 on this box which is
the one I use nearly all of the time.

My backup machine and mac are on 9.6.0.3 and I thought I'd updated this one
too but apparently not.

So I can only really comment on the stability of 9.6.0.1 which has been
very good for me.

So sorry for the confusion.

Best regards,
Craig

On 17 July 2018 at 14:16, Jim Oberholtzer <midrangel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> Thanks all!  I will pass that all on, and as far as I'm concerned really
> good news.
>
>
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> Jim Oberholtzer
> Agile Technology Architects
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WDSCI-L [mailto:wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken
> Killian
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:55 AM
> To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client for
> System i & iSeries <wdsci-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Last "Stable Release" of RDI
>
> Jim,
>
> Yes, it is stable, but not 100% stable like the IBM i. <sadly>
>
> As usually, we all run into minor quirks, that can cause me to think I am
> losing my mind. So things work great in older version, but for some strange
> reason, no longer work in the current version. Happens ALL THE TIME!
> Normally, minor, but still extremely FRUSTRATING!
>
> Oh well, if you encounter problems; try these recovery procedures, as I
> have
> to do from time to time...
>
>
> 1.) Try-Restarting RDI. It does fix some problems.
> 2.) Try clearing the cache and then Restarting
> 3.) Try restarting RDI with the "-clean" option
> 4.) Try creating a new workspace.
>
>
> My biggest problem has always been that the outline view is not 100% trust
> worthy. Often I have to clear the cache, and do a manually re-load which
> takes time. I find myself going to the compile listing, because I can COUNT
> ON THAT EVERYTIME!
>
> What good is an outline view that is not 100% accurate EVERYTIME? Just
> saying... <frown> But, still Pretty darn good!
>
> -Ken Killian-
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WDSCI-L <wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Therrien, Paul
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 8:43 AM
> To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client for
> System i & iSeries <wdsci-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Last "Stable Release" of RDI
>
> This is pretty darn stable!
>
> IBM Rational Developer for i
> Licensed Materials - Property of IBM
>
> Version: 9.6.0.3
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WDSCI-L [mailto:wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim
> Oberholtzer
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 8:25 AM
> To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client for
> System i & iSeries <wdsci-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [WDSCI-L] Last "Stable Release" of RDI
>
> I have customers asking me a simple question I don't really have a good
> answer for:  "What is the latest release of RDi that is stable enough for
> my
> development group?
>
>
>
> We know IBM works really hard to improve the quality and functionality of
> RDi, I'm not questioning those efforts, but it feels like the reality is
> falling short of the desire.
>
>
>
> I know IBM would like to think the latest is stable but many of my
> customers
> are not quite convinced to keep up the latest code.  They won't ask the
> question since it identifies them, so they ask me to, and being me, I have
> no problem asking.
>
>
>
> I'll follow with a second question that might be more relevant:  Are the
> issues identified on this list partly due to environment (desktop computer)
> or style of use, as opposed to the base code of the product?  If so what
> are
> the recommended minimums as opposed to the published minimums.
>
>
>
> A third important question: is this group the leading edge so therefore
> more
> likely to find issues than most development shops, therefore it's not a
> representative sample?
>
>
>
> I use RDi almost daily but it's not the focus of my endeavors so I don't
> keep up as quickly as you folks, nor do I push it as far as you do.
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Jim Oberholtzer
>
> Agile Technology Architects
>
>
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