Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass!
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SUBJECT: 2017 News from Hentzenwerke Publishing!
DATE: 2017-08-04 01:15
FROM: Hentzenwerke Books books@hentzenwerke.com
TO: mbabcock@mbsoftwaresolutions.com
Happy Summer, Michael!
It's been a long time since you've heard from us.... but in the words of the peasant in Monty Python/Holy Grail, "I'm not dead yet."
2017 is a big year. Three new books already released: VFP 10, Gmail, SQLite. And three more in the works.
And we're continuing to develop new VFP applications and convert Fox 1/2.x to VFP.
Want to hear more? We've been transitioning our email system from homegrown to an outside service. If you'd like to continue hearing from us, please confirm your interest by filling out this MailChimp form:
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On 2017-08-04 05:21, Michael J. Babcock wrote:
Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass!
Here's the Amazon link to the "VFP 10: Hard to Kill" book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1930919131/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=U...
or http://preview.tinyurl.com/vfp10-hard-to-kill
Written by Whil, and edited by our beloved Ted Roche I see! :-)
Yes, Nice one Ted!
Dave
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On 2017-08-04 05:21, Michael J. Babcock wrote:
Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass!
Here's the Amazon link to the "VFP 10: Hard to Kill" book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1930919131/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=U...
or http://preview.tinyurl.com/vfp10-hard-to-kill
Written by Whil, and edited by our beloved Ted Roche I see! :-)
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On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 5:55 AM, Dave Crozier DaveC@flexipol.co.uk wrote:
Yes, Nice one Ted!
Thanks.
How many pages do you plan?
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Le 04/08/2017 à 13:01, Ted Roche a écrit :
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 5:55 AM, Dave Crozier DaveC@flexipol.co.uk wrote:
Yes, Nice one Ted!
Thanks.
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Thierry Nivelet tnivelet@foxincloud.com wrote:
How many pages do you plan?
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Thierry: Amazon lists it at 132 pages, but the publisher will have more details than I. I just worked with electronic documents. The ebook doesn't weigh much at all. Also, look forward to more details from the author and/or publisher about what the book is about, and what it is *NOT*. It's not a parody, but it is not a tragedy, either.
http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/htk.htm
😊
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On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Thierry Nivelet tnivelet@foxincloud.com wrote:
How many pages do you plan?
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Thierry: Amazon lists it at 132 pages, but the publisher will have more details than I. I just worked with electronic documents. The ebook doesn't weigh much at all. Also, look forward to more details from the author and/or publisher about what the book is about, and what it is *NOT*. It's not a parody, but it is not a tragedy, either.
Thanks Richard
Ted: coverage is pretty clear "despite the discontinuation of support from MSFT, there is a rich VFP ecosystem very much alive and well. This book provides the most comprehensive examination of the Fox world."
That's why I think FoxInCloud may be a legitimate candidate to membership in the 'Fox world'.
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Le 04/08/2017 à 18:04, Richard Kaye a écrit :
http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/htk.htm
😊
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rk
-----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Ted Roche Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 12:01 PM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Re: Fwd: 2017 News from Hentzenwerke Publishing!
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Thierry Nivelet tnivelet@foxincloud.com wrote:
How many pages do you plan?
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Thierry: Amazon lists it at 132 pages, but the publisher will have more details than I. I just worked with electronic documents. The ebook doesn't weigh much at all. Also, look forward to more details from the author and/or publisher about what the book is about, and what it is *NOT*. It's not a parody, but it is not a tragedy, either.
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My book arrived yesterday via Amazon! Read the first few pages so far. Glad to see Ted Roche got a VFP Lifetime Achievement Award back in 2013. For some reason, I thought he hadn't yet received it (but definitely should have!!!).
On Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 7:22 PM, mbsoftwaresolutions@mbsoftwaresolutions.com wrote:
Glad to see Ted Roche got a VFP Lifetime Achievement Award back in 2013. For some reason, I thought he hadn't yet received it (but definitely should have!!!).
Thanks, Mike.
Thierry:
I have no doubt FoxInCloud is a member of the Fox world, and a welcome one!
Whil's book, however , doesn't talk about 3rd party software at all. It's an updated and expanded version of his whitepapers on the business case for FoxPro, on inheriting an application, and on business continuity and disaster recovery.
On Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 4:40 PM, Thierry Nivelet tnivelet@foxincloud.com wrote:
Thanks Richard
That's why I think FoxInCloud may be a legitimate candidate to membership in the 'Fox world'.
Sounds kinda defensive, like "how you can survive with VFP while outdated and clumsy"
I'd prefer a book mostly showing the exciting things one can do with VFP, and expanding 'legacy' VFP applications.
Third party software take a large part of these exciting opportunities.
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Le 08/08/2017 à 19:09, Ted Roche a écrit :
expanded version of his whitepapers on the business case for FoxPro, on inheriting an application, and on business continuity and disaster recovery.
On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Thierry Nivelet tnivelet@foxincloud.com wrote:
Sounds kinda defensive, like "how you can survive with VFP while outdated and clumsy"
I think you're looking through the wrong end of the telescope. Whil's book is dealing with supporting existing clients, inheriting the apps of the others, and pointers on maintaining applications into their second and third decades. These are important skills, too.
I'd prefer a book mostly showing the exciting things one can do with VFP, and expanding 'legacy' VFP applications.
Well, let me know how your book writing goes. If you are looking for an editor, keep me in mind!
Third party software take a large part of these exciting opportunities.
Absolutely! My most successful applications use a lot of third party software, from web serving to office automation to graphics and GIS! I have always been a big supporter of the philosophy of integrating many tools to make the most powerful application.
Hi Ted,
IMO, a balanced TOC for a VFP10 book would be (pseudo writing):
1. Keeping your VFP app up and performing for decades without rewrite 2. Expanding your VFP app far beyond 'traditional' desktop 3. Recruiting developers for your VFP app
Point 3 is in every manager's head; it has to be addressed and we collectively need to find a way to keep some young people interested in VFP; the only efficient way I know is to deliver an exciting message, not to tell them "you're entering into a carrier dead-end where you'll have to maintain boring legacy code, please enjoy"
I wish I could decently write in English, and doubt anyone would be interested in a book written in French, even you as an Editor! ;)
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Le 08/08/2017 à 21:21, Ted Roche a écrit :
On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Thierry Nivelet tnivelet@foxincloud.com wrote:
Sounds kinda defensive, like "how you can survive with VFP while outdated and clumsy"
I think you're looking through the wrong end of the telescope. Whil's book is dealing with supporting existing clients, inheriting the apps of the others, and pointers on maintaining applications into their second and third decades. These are important skills, too.
I'd prefer a book mostly showing the exciting things one can do with VFP, and expanding 'legacy' VFP applications.
Well, let me know how your book writing goes. If you are looking for an editor, keep me in mind!
Third party software take a large part of these exciting opportunities.
Absolutely! My most successful applications use a lot of third party software, from web serving to office automation to graphics and GIS! I have always been a big supporter of the philosophy of integrating many tools to make the most powerful application.
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+1 On 04-Aug-17 10:55 AM, Dave Crozier wrote:
Yes, Nice one Ted!
Dave
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On 2017-08-04 05:21, Michael J. Babcock wrote:
Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass!
Here's the Amazon link to the "VFP 10: Hard to Kill" book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1930919131/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=U...
or http://preview.tinyurl.com/vfp10-hard-to-kill
Written by Whil, and edited by our beloved Ted Roche I see! :-)
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Hopefully FoxinCloud will be mentioned !
Thierry Nivelet http://foxincloud.com/ Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud
Le 4 août 2017 à 18:30, AndyHC andy@hawthorncottage.com a écrit :
+1
On 04-Aug-17 10:55 AM, Dave Crozier wrote: Yes, Nice one Ted!
Dave
-----Original Message----- From: ProFox [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of mbsoftwaresolutions@mbsoftwaresolutions.com Sent: 04 August 2017 10:55 To: ProFox profox@leafe.com Subject: Re: Fwd: 2017 News from Hentzenwerke Publishing!
On 2017-08-04 05:21, Michael J. Babcock wrote: Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass!
Here's the Amazon link to the "VFP 10: Hard to Kill" book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1930919131/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=U...
or http://preview.tinyurl.com/vfp10-hard-to-kill
Written by Whil, and edited by our beloved Ted Roche I see! :-)
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I love that book cover - with the Casket in the Car. It sure doesn't have a furry dead Fox in there yet!!!
Regards, Kurt Wendt Senior Systems Analyst
Tel. +1-212-747-9100
-----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of mbsoftwaresolutions@mbsoftwaresolutions.com Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 5:55 AM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Re: Fwd: 2017 News from Hentzenwerke Publishing!
On 2017-08-04 05:21, Michael J. Babcock wrote:
Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass!
Here's the Amazon link to the "VFP 10: Hard to Kill" book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1930919131/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=U...
or http://preview.tinyurl.com/vfp10-hard-to-kill
Written by Whil, and edited by our beloved Ted Roche I see! :-)
[excessive quoting removed by server]
ordered!
Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/
Le 04/08/2017 à 11:55, mbsoftwaresolutions@mbsoftwaresolutions.com a écrit :
On 2017-08-04 05:21, Michael J. Babcock wrote:
Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass!
Here's the Amazon link to the "VFP 10: Hard to Kill" book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1930919131/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=U...
or http://preview.tinyurl.com/vfp10-hard-to-kill
Written by Whil, and edited by our beloved Ted Roche I see! :-)
[excessive quoting removed by server]
I want at least UTF-8 support in all stock UI controls ... be it VFP 10 or VFP 9.1! :)
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 5:21 PM, Michael J. Babcock mbabcock@mbsoftwaresolutions.com wrote:
Got this from HWP (Whil) today. If you didn't get one, you can probably still use that same link (not sure if that cryptic string is specific to me or not?) to add yourself to his mailing list.
The only VFP10 I've heard is some modified Chinese version, which I'm not sure I'd ever use. Still, VFP9SP2, as old as it is, still kicks ass! FROM: Hentzenwerke Books books@hentzenwerke.com
2017 is a big year. Three new books already released: VFP 10, Gmail, SQLite. And three more in the works.
And we're continuing to develop new VFP applications and convert Fox 1/2.x to VFP.
Want to hear more? We've been transitioning our email system from homegrown to an outside service. If you'd like to continue hearing from us, please confirm your interest by filling out this MailChimp form:
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