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Microsoft
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows 2003 Server
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Visual Studio .NET Professional 2003 is Microsoft’s multi-faceted development tool, targeting both Windows and Web applications. This 2003 edition includes numerous small improvements as well as major new features like the Compact Framework, for applications that run on Pocket PC and other smart devices. It supports multiple languages, with the main ones being Visual Basic, C#, and C++. There is also a Java-like language called J#, although J# applications only work on Windows so this is not a true Java development tool. The Visual Studio .NET environment is truly integrated. It makes extensive use of docking and tabbed windows, and there are plenty of project wizards along with huge amounts of online help. Auto-completion and pop-up help eases the business of editing code. Microsoft’s .NET tools are very different from their predecessors. Visual C++ can still compile standard Windows executables, but the other languages all target the .NET Framework, a runtime engine and class library that manages memory and enforces security. Framework applications perform well, since they are compiled to native code at runtime, but there is an overhead in terms of memory usage and the Framework runtime must be installed. In compensation, .NET brings many advantages. All the languages are fully object-oriented, the class library is rich, and XML support is deeply integrated. ASP.NET is for web applications, and represents a large advance on the old ASP. Instead of script, ASP.NET supports any of the .NET languages, running on the server and just-in-time compiled to native code. There is a visual web page designer, and carefully designed applications support a wide range of browsers. A new feature in this version of Visual Studio is Mobile Web Forms, which use adaptive rendering to support the browsers in mobile phones and PDAs. The database technology in Visual Studio is called ADO.NET. It uses a disconnected model, which means that applications work with data locally, only contacting the server for data transfer or update. It’s a good model for laptops, smart devices, and wide area networks, but there’s a lot to learn for those skilled in older database APIs. The Visual Studio .NET Professional 2003 edition represents the best value in the range. There’s no Visual SourceSafe or Visio diagramming, and it lacks the server licences found in the high-end Enterprise editions, but it’s otherwise a fully comprehensive package. For those wondering whether to make the jump to .NET, this release is probably the right moment to go ahead. The technology is maturing, and the inclusion of the Compact Framework makes the package more compelling. Students and newcomers to programming will welcome the clean object-orientation in C#, and the deep XML support on offer is essential for enterprise applications or integrating with other platforms. It’s still important to note the heavy system requirements, and that .NET applications do not run on Windows 95. In most cases, the higher productivity of .NET languages soon pays for any additional resources. --Tim Anderson, Amazon.co.uk |
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Microsoft
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows 98/Windows 95/Linux/Windows NT
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SQL Server is the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) of choice for a broad spectrum of corporate customers and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) building business applications. Customer needs and requirements have driven significant product innovations in ease of use, reliability, scalability, and data warehousing. Microsoft's SQL Server 7.0 is the first database to scale from the laptop to the enterprise using the same code base, offering 100 percent code compatibility; the first to support autoconfiguration and self-tuning; and the first with an integrated OLAP server. |
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Microsoft
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows Me/Linux/Windows 98/Mac
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Microsoft Mastering Series titles are content-rich, self-paced, interactive training tools designed to help you quickly master application development with Microsoft tools and technologies. With the Microsoft Mastering Series self-paced training approach, you'll learn exactly the skills you want, the way you want, when you want. You can follow a structured course; do labs; see narrated demos; use sample code, reference articles, and more; or use the powerful search engine to go straight to the information you need to solve immediate problems. With Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6, you'll learn how to create advanced database applications using COM components and Microsoft ActiveX Controls. Use the newly integrated Microsoft Visual Database Tools to reduce your development time. |
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Microsoft
CD-ROM (Unix)
Linux/Windows NT/Windows 95/Windows 2000
 | List Price: $613.99*
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SQL Server is the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) of choice for a broad spectrum of corporate customers and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) building business applications. Customer needs and requirements have driven significant product innovations in ease of use, reliability, scalability, and data warehousing. Microsoft's SQL Server 7.0 is the first database to scale from the laptop to the enterprise using the same code base, offering 100 percent code compatibility; the first to support autoconfiguration and self-tuning; and the first with an integrated OLAP server. From any listed third-party database product, Client Access License upgrades and server upgrades must both be licensed. Upgrade by purchasing one copy of the SQL Server 7.0 Product/Version/Competitive Upgrade for each copy of the third-party database server being upgraded. For each third-party client license, you must license an equal number of Client Access License upgrades. |
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Filemaker Inc.
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows 98/Linux/Windows NT/Windows 2000
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Users of FileMaker Pro 5.5 and 6.0 can view and modify their database files on Palm devices with FileMaker Mobile 2.0. It's not for novice Palm users, as it requires an intermediate level of comfort and familiarity with handheld systems, but once grasped the interface is clean, simple, and low maintenance. Installing and syncing files is quick, though the file-selection and syncing functions are separate and hard to find at first. Users will appreciate the easy access to most data records. Some types, such as multimedia, can't make the transition to handhelds, but contact information, history files, and practically anything text-based will cross over quickly. Sorting and retrieving records is painless, and changing records on the fly is almost as simple as using the desktop. Sadly, it's not yet possible to beam database information between Palm devices. FileMaker products have a deserved reputation for ease of use. The care that went into screen design in FileMaker Mobile 2.0 is obvious: nearly every pixel has a function, and the readability is unmatched. Though users can't build new databases or monkey with the deep structures of existing ones, those functions are best left to the more complete desktop package anyway. For data that just can't stay in one place, FileMaker Mobile 2.0 is the solution. --Rob Lightner |
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Borland
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows 98/Windows 95/Linux/Windows NT
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Brand new full retail box. Orders placed before 5 PM PST will ship the same day via FedEx with tracking |
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Borland
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows Me/Windows 2000/Unix/Windows NT
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Filemaker Inc.
CD-ROM (Unix)
Unix/Windows 2000/Windows 95/Windows Me/Windows 98
 | List Price: $49.00*
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Take the technology of FileMaker Pro on the road, and bring it back home again with FileMaker Mobile. FileMaker Mobile lets you import information from your FileMaker Pro 5.0 databases to your Palm OS handheld, so that you're never at a loss while on the road. In order to run FileMaker Mobile, you must have FileMaker Pro installed on your personal computer. FileMaker Mobile works only with FileMaker Pro 5v3. If you have a version that's earlier than 5.0, you must upgrade it to use FileMaker Mobile. If you have a version that's between 5.0 and 5.0v2, you can upgrade it for free. FileMaker Mobile runs on any handheld device that runs Palm OS version 3.1 or higher and has at least 2 MB of free memory. Syncing your files on your handheld device and your desktop is quick and easy with FileMaker Mobile. When syncing files, any changes that are made on either the handheld or desktop are recorded in both places. There's no need to worry about losing changes in one place and not seeing them in another, as long as the user conscientiously remembers to sync on a regular basis. Don't let fears about the small surface area of your Palm OS device cause you to shy away from this extraordinary tool. There's no need to rewrite any templates or databases on the Palm OS device. Use FileMaker on your desktop computer for all of those database design tasks. FileMaker Mobile uses a simple, streamlined interface and feature set that's suited specifically to the small screen and compact nature of the handheld device. Overall, FileMaker Mobile can prove to be a formidable tool for avid users of FileMaker Pro. Anyone or any company that uses both FileMaker Pro and Palm OS devices should take advantage of the freedom and mobility that this software provides. --Kendra Hayden |
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Microsoft
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows 95/Windows 2000/Unix/Windows NT
 | List Price: $89.99*
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Microsoft Mastering Series titles are content-rich, self-paced, interactive training tools designed to help you quickly master application development with Microsoft tools and technologies. With the Microsoft Mastering Series self-paced training approach, you'll learn exactly the skills you want, the way you want, when you want. You can follow a structured course, do labs, see narrated demos, use sample code, reference articles, and more, or use the powerful search engine to go straight to the information you need to solve immediate problems. Mastering Enterprise Development Using Microsoft Visual Basic 6 is ideal for developers who want to expand their desktop development skills; you'll learn to build tree-tier client/server solutions using Visual Basic Enterprise Edition, Microsoft Transaction Server, and Microsoft SQL Server. |
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Metrowerks
CD-ROM (Unix)
Windows NT/Linux
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