This shouldn't affect users, only developers. I think the effect is that developers over W8/Metro will need VS11 Pro which means an added cost of development of about $500 if they don't already intend to develop other apps.
While this doesn't help jBase developers who want to code within the W8/Metro environment, jBase is a multi-user server-oriented database management system, and all this is really doing is forcing both developers and end-users to get the server application off of the desktop on onto a server (Server 8 now.), where we've previously enjoyed development and deployment in XP and W7. I'm only an amateur with jBase but it's my understanding that application exe's and dll's must be compiled on the target platform. How many developers are going to want to build a jBase app in W8/Metro for desktop users? This seems to makes a lack of compiler for this platform almost a non-issue unless an executable generated on the W8 desktop runs on W8 server as well. With W8 the desktop, tablets, and mobile phone are converging to use the same base platform. A couple years ago I petitioned jBase International to consider single-user licensing for small applications - I think it's easier to sell a thousand single-user apps at a reasonable price than to a thousand user site. And since the needs are completely different all this does is open the platform to completely new ideas for new apps, not affecting the traditional market in any way. They rejected the suggestion, but increasing competition in the database world and ongoing changes in how people use technology require thinking outside of the old per-seat licensing models. If jBase is to continue attracting new developers ( read "if any new developers at all are to be expected" ) the platform needs to become more accessible to newcomers who want to create apps for a modern consumer. This is especially true in an environment that's increasingly hostile to developers. In other words, as the cost and other pains increase, "something" needs to change in the product or business model to keep the platform viable. The installation and "getting to know you" experience for jBase has been notoriously off-putting. With W8 adding even more complexities to that experience (cost and new requirements) "something" needs to be done to restore and improve the balance. Tony Gravagno Nebula Research and Development TG@ remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com Nebula R&D sells mv.NET and other Pick/MultiValue products worldwide, and provides related development services http://Nebula-RnD.com/blog Visit http://PickWiki.com! Contribute! http://Twitter.com/TonyGravagno http://groups.google.com/group/mvdbms/about More links related to Kevin's: http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/25/3042671/windows-8-desktop-app-develo pment-visual-studio http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/24/microsoft-pulling-free-development- tools-for-windows-8-desktop-apps/ http://www.withinwindows.com/2012/05/24/no-cost-desktop-software-devel opment-is-not-really-dead-on-windows-8/ (That last article is incorrect, showing functional C++ compilation with beta releases. The compiler will get removed for production.) From: Kevin Powick It seems that Microsoft is removing the compiler from the Windows SDK. I had heard rumours about this, but the link below provides some support for this development. How will this affect users of jBASE for Windows? http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/hh852363.aspx "The Windows SDK now requires a compiler and build environment to be installed separately. If you require a complete development -- IMPORTANT: T24/Globus posts are no longer accepted on this forum. To post, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en
