Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 01:15:57 EDT From: Arnoldbilansky@cs.com Subject: [Vfpboston]Apr. 28 meeting, etc. *** Contents *** *** 1) April 28 Meeting: Using SQL Server for the Uninitiated by Steven Lundahl *** 2) Discounts and News from Hentzenwerke *** 3) Position Sought *** 4) Employment Opportunity **************************************************************************** *** 1) April 28 Meeting: Using SQL Server for the Uninitiated by Steven Lundahl **************************************************************************** Topic: Using SQL Server for the Uninitiated by Steven Lundahl BONUSES Two door prize products provided by Microsoft. Meeting Time: 7:00pm Location: Microsoft, 6th floor, 201 Jones Rd., Waltham MA Description: Steve Lundahl shows DTS and SQL-DMO with SQL-DMO. Examples are in VB6, VFP and a couple interesting examples using SQL-DMO with .NET that also demonstrates how .NET works with COM objects. Then he demonstrates debugging SQL Server stored procedures with an introduction to the SQL Profiler, execution plans and demonstrations of debugging stored procedures using Query Analyzer and Visual Studio .NET . In case of inclement weather you can call Microsoft's main number to check for a recording of cancelled meetings at 781-487-6400. **************************************************************************** *** 2) Discounts and News from Hentzenwerke **************************************************************************** Sender: books@hentzenwerke.com 1. MegaFox/DevGuide $30 special bundle through Monday, 4/12 2. Updates to KiloFox and Build Your Own Framework posted 3. More Moving to Linux whitepapers posted 4. VFP Conferences a-go-go! 1. MegaFox/DevGuide $30 special bundle through Monday, 4/12 It's come to our attention that a lot of folks have the impression that MegaFox: 1002 Things You Wanted to Know About Extending VFP is just a revised version of 1001 Things (KiloFox). But it's NOT. It's all new stuff (except for updates to 1001 Things in the first chapter.) KiloFox dealt only with VFP, while MegaFox covers making VFP work with the rest of the world - automation, email, browsing, PDFs, charts and graphs, ActiveX, COM, remote data, XML and ADO, and more. To encourage you to take a look at it.... for a limited time, you can buy MegaFox (either printed or electronic) for $30 (that's 40% off) and get a copy of The Software Developer's Guide (also either print or electronic) thrown in for free. - This offer is good through midnight (CST), Monday, April 12. - The $30 price applies to both printed and electronic versions. - This offer is good only for online orders. - Printed books can only be ordered and shipped within the U.S. but electronic books can be ordered worldwide. Please select the FIRST item on the online order form: "MegaFox/DevGuide combo" http://www.hentzenwerke.com/buy/zbuy.htm 2. Updates to KiloFox and Build Your Own Framework posted Updates to both KiloFox and Build Your Own Framework have been posted on our website. Click on "Catalog", then drill down to the book title and then to FAQ/Errata/Updates on that book's page. 3. More Moving to Linux whitepapers posted I've posted several more Moving to Linux whitepapers on our website and will have another on printing on the network via JetDirect available by the weekend. 4. VFP Conferences a-go-go! Essential Fox, 6/4-7, Kansas City, MO: http://www.essentialfox.com VFP DevCon Praha, 6/22-24, Prague, Czech Republic: http://www.daquas.cz/fox/devcon2004/devcon2004an.htm SouthwestFox, 10/22-24, Tempe, AZ: http://www.southwestfox.com German DevCon, 11/9-12, Frankfurt, Germany: http://www.dfpug.de OzFox, 11/29-12/1, Sydney Australia: http://www.ozfox.com.au/ They're all great - you can't go wrong with any of them! Whil **************************************************************************** *** 3) Position Sought **************************************************************************** (As usual no endorsement is implied on any job seeking or positions available postings. -Arnold) I am looking for an associate level client/server development position. I have 4 years experience with Visual FoxPro, FoxPro 2.5/ 2.6, Visual Basic, and SQL Server. I also have support, systems analysis, training, and implementation experience. I complement my technical ability with a business acumen, and MBA/Engineering educational background. I can be contacted at 978-532-3917 or mglaz1@netzero.net. Thanks, Michael Glazer **************************************************************************** *** 4) Employment Opportunity **************************************************************************** FoxPro Developer – Stowe, VT location Springer-Miller Systems is the leader in hospitality technology. We are headquartered in Stowe, Vermont and have offices in Las Vegas, Denver, Toronto, Malaysia and the UK. This Software Developer position offers you the opportunity to learn new skills, and to be part of a dynamic software company. This position is responsible for providing the technical expertise to create enhancements, corrections and new functionality for our products. Unlike most development firms, where the development process is broken out over several job positions, Springer-Miller Systems believes that each individual developer should be involved in all aspects of software development. This position requires you to deliver fixes, enhancements, interfaces and new systems within expected schedules. You must be able to successfully prepare written specifications for enhancements/and or new development. Experience in Visual FoxPro 8.0 is required. We are also looking for someone with demonstrated understanding of one or more of the following operating systems: FoxBASE, XP, NT, SQL. The following knowledge is also helpful: FoxPro 5.0, C, C++, C# and Visual Basic. Knowledge of hospitality industry’s data requirement needs a plus. Demonstrated technical writing ability necessary. Approximately 10% travel required. We offer a casual work environment; competitive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k plans, Life/AD&D insurance, 13 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to grow with a company on the move. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to be considered to elizabeth_uber@springermiller.com. Salary requirements must be submitted in order to be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer. Check us out on the web www.springermiller.com --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html --- _______________________________________________ Vfpboston mailing list Vfpboston@blu.org http://www.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/vfpboston