[mapguide-trac] #1410: Avoid the use of solution folders in VS solution files

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#1410: Avoid the use of solution folders in VS solution files
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   Reporter:  jng           |       Owner:     
       Type:  defect        |      Status:  new
   Priority:  low           |   Milestone:     
  Component:  Build System  |     Version:     
   Severity:  trivial       |    Keywords:     
External_id:                |  
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Description changed by jng:

Old description:

> If we want to lower the barrier for contribution to this project, I
> believe that the MGOS source should be buildable with Visual C++ 2008
> Express Edition.
>
> Unfortunately, express editions do not understand solution folders.
> WebTier.sln is the only solution file to use solution folders making it
> un-buildable in VC express.
>
> Solution folders should not be used in any VS solution files.

New description:

 If we want to lower the barrier for contribution to this project, I
 believe that the MGOS source should be buildable with Visual C++ 2008
 Express Edition.

 Unfortunately, express editions do not understand the following:

  * Solution files with solution folders
  * Solution files with different project types

 WebTier.sln is the only solution file to use solution folders making it
 un-buildable in VC express.

 Oem.sln has a C# project (SQLiteGUI), but it is not required for
 successful compilation.

 For VS express compatibility, solution files should not use folders and
 should only contain projects of one type.

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Ticket URL: <http://trac.osgeo.org/mapguide/ticket/1410#comment:2>
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