July 15th, 2010 Steve Frizzell
Yesterday, we released APPX 5.0.2. While patch releases are not usually noteworthy, this one is because it includes the new APPXODBC service and the new APPX Source Code Control System (SCCS) is much improved.
Our ODBC interface has been completely re-engineered and now incorporates an ODBC server that runs as a service on a Windows system. Individual desktop users who want to use third-party desktop products such as Excel, Crystal Reports, etc. now connect to the ODBC server which in turn connects to the APPX server. One advantage of this is that asql is now run by a system administrator and all file definitions are only imported one time into the shared database which is managed by the ODBC server.
The new APPX Source Code Control System will add a new dimension to your application design efforts. We recently started using it on an internal project at APPX Software and have already begun to see the many benefits that it offers. After you upgrade to 5.0.2, give it a try. I think you will like it but, if you don’t like it, you can always turn it off.
Steve
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May 21st, 2010 Steve Frizzell
Last night, we upgraded our Internet connection. We now offer download speeds of up to 4 Megabits. Our previous download speed was 1.5 Megabits. So, downloads of APPX and other related products should now be much faster. Access to the APPX web site and the other support sites such as the FAQ, the message board, the blog, the bugtracker system, and the support ticket system should also be significantly faster.
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September 23rd, 2009 Steve Frizzell
Monday we announced the availability of APPX 5.0.0 Release Candidate #1.
We are getting really close to finally releasing APPX 5.0.0. We do expect that there will be a Release Candidate #2 and then we expect to release APPX 5.0.0. I’m sure that many of you want me to tell you when APPX 5.0.0 will be officially released. Unfortunately, we do not have a firm date. Much will depend on how long it takes receive feedback from those of you who are testing Release Candidate #1 and how long it takes us to fix any new problems that might be found. But, I am optimistic that we are now looking at a timeframe of weeks - not months.
Many of you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to help us complete this release. Actually, there is. You can volunteer to test Release Candidate #1. We could really use a few more test sites. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Al Kalter (al@appx.com) and let him know of your interest.
Thank you for your support.
Steve
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April 2nd, 2008 Steve Frizzell
The APPX blog is now officially up and running. I’m not sure where this blog is going. Time will tell. I asked Joe to set up a blog site because I felt that we sometimes weren’t communicating as effectively as we should with our customers, resellers, and other members of the APPX community. Read the rest of this entry »
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