July 2006 - Posts

What's Megabyte in Lithuanian?

Published Wed, Jul 19 2006 1:10 | GregLow

It's megabaitas apparently. So you didn't know that? Nor did I. But all is revealed today in a useful spreadsheet from Microsoft that provides translations of a very large number of IT terms in over 40 languages. You'll find it here: http://www.microsoft...

Itzik Ben-Gan at SQLDownUnder CodeCamp

Published Tue, Jul 18 2006 11:18 | GregLow

I got great news this week that Itzik Ben-Gan (and his lovely wife Lilach) will be at SQLDownUnder CodeCamp . Itzik will be presenting a double-session on Cursors vs Set-Based Queries.

Virtual PC now free - Outstanding !

Published Thu, Jul 13 2006 2:57 | GregLow

In previous posts I've talked about the benefits of virtual environments for developers and database professionals. Now there's no excuse. Virtual PC is now free ( http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx ). That's outstanding news. Thanks...

SQL Down Under Code Camp - it's on !

Published Sat, Jul 1 2006 7:50 | GregLow

Just got the good new today. The dates are confirmed. CodeCampOz has been great to be involved with over the last two years. Now there's a new kid on the block. SQL Down Under Code Camp is now planned to run in Wagga, Wagga (Australia) on October 7th...