Microsoft, what did you do with the MSDN Library? ..

    Prior to the release of VS 2010 and the new MSDN Library 2010 (based on the so-called Help 3.0 engine), quite often used offline help (Help 2.0), especially such a feature as “Index” (in 99.9% of cases of accessing help). For me personally, it was very convenient.

    Compare the MSDN Library 2008 and 2010 (offline options).

    1) “Content” mode: Now only one branch is visible here , although in 2008 the client could open at least everything and instantly switch from one to another. Why was this opportunity removed? 2) "Pointer" mode:

    Disappointment 1





    Disappointment 2

    There is no such regime in the library in 2010, the necessary article can be found by searching (for example, by the phrase “click event” “total” in 689 pages). Why was the Index removed? Which usability guru decided that no one needed it? .. (Although, maybe I am so unique that I was comfortable with such an opportunity in the world?)

    In general, in my opinion, there was a regression in the convenience of using the MSDN Library help.

    And how convenient is it for you? Do you like the 2010 version more than the 2008?

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