I often find myself compiling Java codes within command prompt (MS DOS) and it’s quite a hassle to change directories all the way to the specific folder I’m working on. I don’t rely much on any Java IDEs’ on-the-fly compile and run feature because I want to see the errors from the compiler itself. In addition, I get used so much to “ls” command in Solaris and Linux that I am so disturbed typing “dir” in MS DOS. If there’s any tool to convert the native MS DOS command line interface into Linux console I would have converted mine already.
Anyway, this little program from Microsoft PowerToys adds an “Open Command Window Here” context menu option on file system folders, giving you a quick way to open a command window (cmd.exe) pointing at the selected folder. When you installed this, you’ll have an instant access inside the folder where you are compiling. 
Open Command Window Here has been around for quite long and I find it very useful. Oddly, it is not installed in Windows by default even if it is so small. You have to download it separately. I really wonder why… Perhaps majority of Windows user don’t even care about MS DOS anymore?
Link:
Microsoft PowerToys
I’m not very fond of politics but it is inevitable to get involved. If you just sit around and watch everything, you’ll find yourself speechless and that is something you don’t want to happen. Eventually you’ll be dealing with political issues not only in your community, but also in a broader perspective. As blogger you can write virtually about anything. Free speech does not come freely. It may sound odd but I also believe in equivalent trade in a certain extent. If you want to speak freely then you should know your boundaries. More importantly, you should know your rights.