11Mar 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

The Raspberry Pi 3 is on sale!

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Hardware Reviews
Raspberry Pi 3 is on sale! The Raspberry Pi is the credit card sized computer that changed the world. It’s Linux-based, and is perfect for tinkering or learning to program. The Raspberry Pi is a single board computer that has an ultra low cost, compared to typical computers. The primary reason for its creation was to give kids a low-cost computer with which to learn how to program. It's got a beefy quad core processor that runs at 1.2GHz, 1GB RAM, and most of the ports and capabilities that any normal computer would have. Generally, it runs on a Linux operating system and can run games, word processing programs, and spreadsheets.  For board comparisons you can click here. Some of the features are: ARM 64bit Quad Core Processor 1GB RAM Onboard…
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11Mar 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Apple news that may be announced on March 21

Software Events
Apple news that may be announced on March 21   Apple is preparing to make the annual product announcements on March 21st, 2016.  High expectations are there for newer geek toys from one of the favorite vendors which is apple.  Some of the possible noted things are: New iPhone 5se Headlining the event will be the 4-inch iPhone SE and a new 9.7-inch iPad. Rumors suggest the iPhone SE will look nearly identical to the iPhone 5s, but it will include new internal hardware that brings it in line with newer Apple devices. It is rumored to have an A9 chip, an improved camera, and NFC support for use with Apple Pay. New Apple Air 3. The new 9.7-inch iPad has been referred to as the iPad Air 3, but it may…
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09Mar 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Embarcadero Announces Strategy and Product future

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development Concepts, Software Events
Embarcadero Announces Dedicated Business Developer Strategy and Product Future With the web site refreshed it seems that Idera is starting to make the right moves on getting Delphi / C++ Builder back into the arena.  Rad Studio provides the highest level of mobile, database, web server, Windows application development all in one package.  The 2016 product roadmap also will be bringing the ability to create Linux applications on the server which is a step to go against the Microsoft Visual Studio product line. At the moment there are over 3 million Delphi users through out the world and that is a fantastic step towards the product update that will be occurring soon.  You can also read additional information by clicking on the embarcadero emblem to view the feedback concerning the…
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08Mar 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Idera and Embarcadero separate target businesses

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development Concepts, Software Releases
  Idera and Embarcadero separate target businesses   Idera and Embarcadero have officially separated their businesses for software development Rad Studio that contains Delphi / C++ Builder and the Idera database tools.  This is a fantastic step in going forward and bringing both web sites with a fresh look on the future. Embarcadero will continue to enhance the Rad Studio product that comprises of Delphi / C++ Builder plus the various tool kits that would enhance the product line. Seattle is the latest version that provides the software developer to build applications for Windows, databases, mobile devices and much more. The Ultimate Application Development Platform for Windows 10, Mac, Mobile and IoT. Rapid Development Rich UI/UX Measure User Activity Build for Enterprise Internet of Things Embed Data Everywhere Idera will…
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08Mar 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 is coming to Linux

Software development Concepts, Software Events, Software Releases, SQL Tips
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 is coming to Linux will provide the ability for users to have the features and additional security. Click the image for more information about SQL Server Microsoft will be releasing a version of their SQL Server 2016 for Linux which is a major step in the world domination plan.  With about 35 percent of the web servers in the world using Linux as their operating system this will open new revenue streams for Microsoft. As you can see from the grid below the percentages of SQL Servers within companies.  The area where MySQL rules is on the web server which puts both at about 35 percent each on market share.  If Microsoft begins the move towards Linux the development tools will be released shortly.  What this…
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