Archive for the Category: Windows

SQLite v3.8.3 Released

February 4, 2014 Roger Lacroix

D. Richard Hipp has just released SQLite v3.8.3. 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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WebSphere MQ Fix Pack 7.5.0.3 Released

February 3, 2014 Roger Lacroix

IBM has just released FixPack 7.5.0.3 for WebSphere MQ http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21662062 Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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LibreOffice 4.2 Released

January 31, 2014 Roger Lacroix

Document Foundation has just released LibreOffice v4.2.0. http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2014/01/30/libreoffice-4-2-focusing-on-performance-and-interoperability-and-improving-the-integration-with-microsoft-windows/ 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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Capitalware’s MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.4

January 30, 2014 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware would like to announce MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.4 (MQTC). MQTC is an event that will educate attendees on current practices, methodologies, administration, problem determination, security best practices and technology trends for IBM’s WebSphere MQ. MQTC will offer 70 sessions that are designed to enhance the skills of IT professionals who are using IBM’s WebSphere […]

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MQAUSX Client-side Java Bug

January 22, 2014 Roger Lacroix

The following was recently reported: For WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit, when the user inputs an incorrect password, the exit rejects the connection (as expected). If you try and connect again, you do not get a pop up prompting you for a new password attempt and the exit immediately ends the connection attempt. If a user […]

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IBM’s MQ Light

January 20, 2014 Roger Lacroix

I just found out about IBM’s new messaging product called MQ Light. IBM has made available an “alpha release” for Windows and Linux. https://www.ibmdw.net/messaging/mq-light/ IBM® MQ Light provides a messaging runtime that developers can install, configure, and use to write applications in just a few minutes. MQ Light aims to enable developers to quickly create […]

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Compress, Encrypt and Upload Files with Universal File Mover (How To #10)

December 11, 2013 Roger Lacroix

As I mentioned in this blog posting, I use a UFM Workflow to perform a daily backup of selected directories, encrypt the compressed files then upload the encrypted files to a remote server. In this blog posting, I will show you how to create a UFM Workflow that will compress the contents of 3 directories […]

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SupportPac MO72 v7.5 Released

December 10, 2013 Roger Lacroix

WebSphere MQ Development, IBM United Kingdom Laboratories has released version 7.5 of SupportPac MO72. http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24007769 Changes: Updated to be compatible with V7.5 client tables. SupportPac MO72 is a command line tool for issuing MQSC commands to a queue manager or client. Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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Mozilla Firefox 26.0 Released

December 10, 2013 Roger Lacroix

Mozilla Firefox has just released Mozilla Firefox v26.0. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation. To display web pages, Firefox uses the Gecko layout engine, which implements most current web standards in addition to several features that are intended to […]

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Do You Backup Your Data?

December 9, 2013 Roger Lacroix

Over the weekend, I read Alan Zeichick’s article Protect your developer data and it made me smile as I’ve been through the exact same thing many times over the years. Of course, it made me think, are people/companies backing up their data or just flying by the seat of their pants. Do people think that […]

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