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Re: Samsung copied Xcode?

#4

Post by katabatic »

agscala wrote: post #2

There are a few similarities, but really a lot of these features that any capable IDE should have

Features are one thing - yes, nearly all IDEs have lots of the same features. But that looks like they copied XCode 4's appearance directly. It's a pity the screenshots are so low resolution - hopefully some higher resolution shots of the Samsung software will turn up.

But even in this example it's easy to spot lifted design elements:

* The centered tab selector buttons in the title bar of each pane

* The overall styling of the widget pallet, including the round-rect selection

* The arrangement of the primary toolbar and its assorted option buttons, which clearly mimics XCode.

* The colors and gradients

Re: Samsung copied Xcode?

#5

Post by mmariani »

Hey Samsung!

Why don't you guys get rid of those copy machines and hire some talented people?

I'm sure that would be a lot cheaper that what you'll have to pay for Apple. ;-)

Re: Samsung copied Xcode?

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Post by electic »

It is really sad to see Samsung throw away any brand capital it had as an innovative company. People respect you trying to innovate even if it might not be the best solution. People want to associate themselves with innovators.

Disappointing.

Re: Samsung copied Xcode?

#8

Post by jmduke »

katabatic wrote: post #4
agscala wrote: post #2

There are a few similarities, but really a lot of these features that any capable IDE should have

Features are one thing - yes, nearly all IDEs have lots of the same features. But that looks like they copied XCode 4's appearance directly. It's a pity the screenshots are so low resolution - hopefully some higher resolution shots of the Samsung software will turn up. But even in this example it's easy to spot lifted design elements: * The centered tab selector buttons in the title bar of each pane * The overall sty…

A screenshot of Eclipse that I grabbed off Google Images: http://img.brothersoft.com/screenshots/softimage/e/eclipse_i...

I don't use a lot of IDEs, but I honestly can't see any substantial distinctions between any of the three. (And no, I don't consider centering a pane a distinction.)

Re: Samsung copied Xcode?

#9

Post by stephengillie »

jmduke wrote: post #8
katabatic wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Features are one thing - yes, nearly all IDEs have lots of the same features. But that looks like they copied XCode 4's appearance directly. It's a pity the screenshots are so low resolution - hopefully some higher resolution shots of the Samsung software will turn up. But even in this example it's easy to spot lifted design elements: * The centered tab selector buttons in the title bar of each pane * The overall sty…

A screenshot of Eclipse that I grabbed off Google Images: http://img.brothersoft.com/screenshots/softimage/e/eclipse_i... I don't use a lot of IDEs, but I honestly can't see any substantial distinctions between any of the three. (And no, I don't consider centering a pane a distinction.)

They both look a lot like Visual Studio to me.

Re: Samsung copied Xcode?

#10

Post by keithnoizu »

katabatic wrote: post #4
agscala wrote: post #2

There are a few similarities, but really a lot of these features that any capable IDE should have

Features are one thing - yes, nearly all IDEs have lots of the same features. But that looks like they copied XCode 4's appearance directly. It's a pity the screenshots are so low resolution - hopefully some higher resolution shots of the Samsung software will turn up. But even in this example it's easy to spot lifted design elements: * The centered tab selector buttons in the title bar of each pane * The overall sty…

And que the return of the look feel wars of the early 90s.
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