02Mar 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Visual Studio 2017 to be released March 7th

Software Events, Software Releases
Visual Studio 2017 to be released March 7th The Visual Studio team has released a pack of updates that amount to some minor fixes for the Visual Studio 2017 Release Candidate 3 that was let loose on the Web a week ago. The team also set a definitive launch date for the feature-complete suite to be on March 7, 2017 The most recent update  includes updates to the .NET Core SDK, including a new templating engine for projects originating from the dotnet new command. Feedback from developers also precipitated a change in the .NET Standard library class template under the .NET Standard node. Rich Lander, a Microsoft program manager with the Common Language Runtime team, that there are also about 50 quality fixes "across the .NET CLI, NuGet, MSBuild and also in…
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28Feb 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Amazon considering to offer office suite

Software Events
Amazon considering to offer office suite Amazon is planning a possible coup to offer free office suite products to gain market share from Google and Microsoft.  Amazon wishes to utilize the power of their AWS platform and in turn that would possible create additional sales.  The initial stage is to build on their WorkMail calendar application and the WorkDocs file storage.   The two apps, in conjunction with others reportedly currently in development by Amazon may be packaged at some point soon to fight the Microsoft Office 365 and Google G suites. AWS had an update in 2016 to the AWS AppStream service that allows compatible desktop apps to be run through AWS from any HTML5 compliant device.  The AWS suite provides high profits for Amazon which generated roughly 3.5 billion dollars…
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27Feb 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Possible Topics at Apple WWDC 2017

Software Events
Possible Topics at Apple WWDC 2017 Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference is moving to San Jose, Calif. in 2017 where the company will likely introduce new versions of iOS and macOS Sierra as well as a peek at the next generation iPhone.  As it has always been it is a love fest for all Apple fans watching and hopefully seeing something inventive that will change the way we live. Possible iOS 11 Update - Apple is expected to showcase some improvements in iOS 11, including design tweaks, better handling of notifications and perhaps even multi-user support. Bundled apps also should get updates New macOS edition - a new version of Apple’s desktop operating system, macOS. Details on Apple’s plans for macOS are slim, but they could include a slight design update, enhancements…
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23Feb 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Four steps to reduce the pain of Windows 7 installations using cumulative updates

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes
Four steps to reduce the pain of Windows 7 installations using cumulative updates Excellent article by Ed Bott about reinstalling a fresh Windows 7 machine.  A few simple steps and you can cut down the amount of time necessary to install Windows 7.  As an technical person the time and effort to reinstall any operating system can be long and boring.  Various times in the day you need to stop to review what point you are up to and go back to the other tasks at hand. Windows 7 celebrates its eighth birthday in 2017.  Based on Microsoft there will be a 10-year support plan so the phase out will happen sometime in 2020.  There has been numerous updates over the past 8 years so it does take a lot…
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23Feb 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

The robot that takes your job should pay taxes, says Bill Gates

Software Events
The robot that takes your job should pay taxes, says Bill Gates Only Bill Gates would come up with something to create a tax system against robot usage.  Click here to view the interview for yourself the conversation.  After viewing the video the question arises about who or what can be taxed and does this open up a door to things to take away your money.  Gates has been a billionaire for years and you wonder if he has way too much time on his hands.  This comes from a person who has a heated driveway that melts the snow during the winter months.  Based on what Gates mentions it seems he should be taxed from taking jobs from shovel driven folks and using automation to remove the snow. Mass…
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