Apple releases iTunes 10.2.1 update
On Tuesday, Apple released iTunes 10.2.1, hot on the heels of 10.2, which the company released on March 2.
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Today at CodeMash Microsoft announced a few new resources for ASP.NET developers: ASP.NET MVC3, IIS Express 7.5, NuGet,Orchard 1.0, SQL Server Compact Edition 4, WebMatrix.
Screenshot of the Orchard Project CMS management console. Looks a bit like WordPress doesn’t it?
ASP.NET MVC3 – The latest version of the MVC for ASP.NET. It includes a new view-engine option called “Razor,” better tools for working with JavaScript and HTML5 and several other improvements.
IIS Express 7.5 – A developer focused version of IIS that does not require admin rights to run and debug code from Visual Studio.
NuGet – An open source package manager designed to make it easier for ASP.NET developers to find, install, and use open source libraries for projects.
Orchard 1.0 – The Orchard Project is Microsoft-sponsored project dedicated to creating open source applications and reusable components in .NET. Orchard 1.0, a .NET based CMS, is its first project.
SQL Server Compact Edition 4 – A simple version of SQL Server for developers. It doesn’t even require installation to work.
WebMatrix – A starter-kit for ASP.NET developers. It includes: IIS Express, ASP.NET and SQL Server Compact. It also includes many open source code templates and an integrated SEO tool.
Many new programmers today begin by learning languages like PHP, Ruby and Python. It seems that Microsoft is trying to make it easy for beginners to start using ASP.NET instead. WebMatrix helps guide developers through the very basics, starting with CSS and working its way up to ASP.NET and SQL.
The Orchard Project’s CMS is a successor to the ill-fated Oxite CMS.ZDNet’s tk wrote the following when Orchard was announced:
As one reader (thanks, @karlseguin) noted, Oxite was anything but a big hit with developers, including many of those in Microsoft’s own .Net community. There have been many complaints about Oxite, from the development process, to the scope of the project, to the quality of the code and the way Microsoft explained the concept/product. Perhaps that’s one reason why Microsoft is starting over with a new codename and claiming this is not a Microsoft project.
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Torrance, CA, June 30, 2010: BQE Software Inc., the leading provider of business management software, announced today the release of ArchiOffice2010. Available immediately, this software is the next generation, utilizing leading edge technologies to deliver over 150 new and enhanced features designed to help architects and engineers better manage their businesses.
Among the new features are customizable dashboards, put-it-anywhere document management, intelligent folder synching, and enhanced integration with Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, Apple Mail, Address Book and iCal. ArchiOffice 2010 also added the ability for users to customize reports and invoices and drill-down into projects and costs for precise budgeting and invoicing.
This is by far the best upgrade, said Steven Burns, FAIA, Director of Product Strategy and Innovations at BQE Software. Weve clearly been listening to our customers and that resulted in robust capabilities like zero-deployment across multiple operating systems. Customers can now access ArchiOffice anywhere, anytime and at a significantly lower cost of ownership.
Other prominent enhancements include 128-bit SSL encryption and the option for a business to use its own SSL certificate. ArchiOffice utilizes Java Web Start technology to deliver robust capabilities with a small memory footprint. This new technology in ArchiOffice eliminates manual software installation, replacing this costly job with single-click deployment over any network.
ArchiOffice embodies BQEs designed for my business strategy. said Shafat Qazi, CEO and Founder of BQE. The future depends on us listening to our customers, utilizing in-house architectural, engineering and other professional experience, and delivering innovative, smart technology that simplifies our software. With the new release, our customers will spend less time on managing and more on growing their business. When our customers are successful, we are successful.
About BQE Software: BQE Software’s time tracking, billing and project management solutions create competitive advantage for professional service providers such as Architects, Engineers, Business Consultants and IT Consultants. BQE’s flagship products, ArchiOffice, EngineerOffice and BillQuick, combines precision time tracking and intelligent invoicing with powerful project management and reporting tools –together delivering a complete solution that is priced to deliver quick return on investment.
For more information: Angelo Lillo, Marketing Director, BQE Software Inc., angelo@bqe.com, 310-602-4010 Videos, Screen Shots and Company Logos at www.bqe.com
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