Tag Archives: Database Weekly

Getting Close

Posted on April 27, 2019 by way0utwest

Last week we saw the release of SQL Server 2019 CTP 2.5, with enhancements for Big data clusterrs and a Java language SDK for SQL Server. This is the 6th public release of the next version, and one that’s coming … Continue reading →

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The End of XP

Posted on April 13, 2019 by way0utwest

This week we have the end of Windows XP. At least, we have the end of support, which means the lifespan of the OS was over 17 years. That’s a long time. It’s longer than I’ve run any system without … Continue reading →

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The Android Car

Posted on March 2, 2019 by way0utwest

I’ve been a car guy for most of my life, admiring them, owning quite a few (20+), and enjoying lots of time behind the wheel of a vehicle. I’ve been lucky enough to own my dream car for a few … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Terabyte Phones

Posted on February 2, 2019 by way0utwest

A few years ago I wrote a piece about the growth of storage in many devices and the large quantities of data that can be kept. I speculated that we might see terabyte mobile phone storage in a decade. That … Continue reading →

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