# Lies++

URL: /show/coder-radio/24/
> Mike and Chris debate if proprietary software holds the industry and platforms behind at the benefit of an individual, or a group of individuals. And the practical fallout from the outings of Sinofsky from Microsoft, Forstall from Apple, and the lead Compiz developer from Canonical. Plus your feedback, a solid C++ tease, and much more!

- Show: [Coder Radio](/show/coder-radio/)
- Episode: 24
- Date: 2012-11-19
- Hosts: chris, michael
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/m4X9cPF5zYc





### Episode Links

#### Feedback

  * Justin is a two year IT/Desktop support major and would like to know if he can break into software.
  * Andre’s email: [The threat to "our" platform is not commercial development, it's proprietary development.](http://slexy.org/view/s2s7nw1BTS/index.html)
  * Niklas asks: ‘Would you say that having a strong ego is a requirement for people who want to be successful in "the business"?”
  * Pope agrees regarding the cult of personality and more
  * [Nathan shares The Linux Gui Development Nightmare](http://nathancampos.me/post/35638014216/the-linux-gui-development-nightmare/index.html)

#### This Week’s Dev World Hoopla

  * Tweetro rage
  * Sinofsky is out! What does that mean for devs?
  * [Windows 8 sales 'well below' projections, report claims](http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57551433-75/windows-8-sales-well-below-projections-report-claims/index.html)
  * [Windows 8 — Disappointing Usability for Both Novice & Power Users)](http://www.useit.com/alertbox/windows-8.html/index.html)
  * [Microsoft Complains That WebKit Breaks Web Standards](http://developers.slashdot.org/story/12/11/18/1421204/microsoft-complains-that-webkit-breaks-web-standards/index.html)

### Book of the Week

  * [C++ Primer Plus (Developer's Library)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321776402?SubscriptionId=0RGQ32M03RDWT5YF2K82&tag=thelinactsho-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0321776402)

#### Tool of the Week

  * [QT Creator](http://qt.digia.com/Product/Developer-Tools/index.html)