Anyone else seen the new C# .NET CommandBars beta from Codejock? I think I like it :)

Question

I was just doing some google searches looking for ways to improve the GUI of my C# app. I stumbled upon Codejock Software and seen they have some really nice C# components. Right now their CommandBars component is still in beta, but I like what I have seen so far. You can find the beta here: http://codejock.com/downloads/

So what do you guys think of this? Should I use this? Any cons to using a third party component?

Thanks

Scott Lysle · Answer

Third party components are a great way to cut down you development time; I don't know if I would be inclined to use a beta in a production application but there is nothing wrong with using good third party toolkits in your application. The only issues are cost licensing and distribution. I would attend to the licensing model they use to make sure that you either have royalty free distribution rights or at least get enough seats to cover your requirements. I would also assess the cost prior to deciding if it would be cost effective to use the product. I would not discount some of the free toolkits either some are pretty nice (steepvalley.net and the XPCC project come to mind).