Author Archives: Roger Lacroix

My name is Roger Lacroix and I am a die hard programmer. I have been programming since the 80s. My favorite programming languages are Java, C and Rexx. I have worked in the airline, retail but I have spent most of my time doing middleware work in the financial services industry. In 1994, I was introduced to IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ & MQSeries) and I thought it was the next best thing since man created fire. This blog will be about IBM MQ, Java, C, Rexx and any other interesting items that I can think of. I hope you enjoy it.

Microsoft joins the Eclipse Foundation

March 8, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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Microsoft continues its new found love of open source: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/visualstudio/2016/03/08/microsoft-joins-the-eclipse-foundation/ Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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Microsoft is porting SQL Server to Linux

March 7, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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I just read the following article and it is definitely interesting: http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-is-porting-sql-server-to-linux/ I guess Microsoft has decided that they can make money from Linux, so it is time to embrace Linux. Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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New Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Released

March 1, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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Raspberry Pi Foundation has just released a new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-3-on-sale/ Specifications: A 1.2GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU Integrated 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.1 1GB RAM 4 USB ports 40 GPIO pins Full HDMI port Ethernet port Combined 3.5mm audio jack and composite videov Camera interface (CSI) Display interface (DSI) […]

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Another New Feature being added to MQAUSX (and z/MQAUSX)

February 25, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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A customer requested a new feature be added to MQ Authenticate User Security Exit (MQAUSX). A customer asked if there was anyway to tell when a client disconnects from a queue manager. After a brief discussion with the customer, they said they had an application that accesses sensitive/confidential information and they wanted to know how […]

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IBM Releases a Statement of Direction for IBM MQ

February 22, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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IBM has released a “Statement of Direction” for IBM MQ: http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=AN&subtype=CA&htmlfid=897/ENUS216-084&appname=USN Leif Davidsen, Product Manger for IBM MQ, has a write up on the “Statement of Direction” for IBM MQ: https://leifdavidsen.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/setting-out-markers-for-mqs-road-ahead/ Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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SQLite v3.11.0 Released

February 16, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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D. Richard Hipp has just released SQLite v3.11.0. http://www.sqlite.org/news.html SQLite is a software library that implements a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine. SQLite is the most widely deployed SQL database engine in the world. The source code for SQLite is in the public domain. Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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LibreOffice 5.1 Released

February 11, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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Document Foundation has just released LibreOffice v5.1. https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2016/02/10/the-document-foundation-announces-libreoffice-5-1/ LibreOffice is a comprehensive, professional-quality productivity suite that you can download and install for free. There is a large base of satisfied LibreOffice users worldwide, and it’s available in more than 30 languages and for all major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux […]

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Returning Speakers for MQTC v2.0.1.6

February 2, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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Here are the speakers, so far, that have committed to MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6 (MQTC): T.Rob Wyatt of IoPT Consulting Jeff Lowrey of IBM Lyn Elkins of IBM Tim Zielke of AON For more information about MQTC, please go to: http://www.mqtechconference.com Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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Call for Speakers for MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6

January 28, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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We are looking for speakers on any product/service that uses IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ & MQSeries) for “MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6” (MQTC). The sessions are to be technical in nature and on any subject so long as it relates to MQ. We offer speakers the conference fee for free and we also pay for […]

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MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6

January 28, 2016 Roger Lacroix
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Capitalware would like to announce MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6 (MQTC). MQTC is an event that will educate attendees on current practices, methodologies, administration, problem determination, security best practices and technology trends for IBM MQ. MQTC will offer 70 technical sessions and 15 vendor sessions that are designed to enhance the skills of IT professionals who […]

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