Learn a lesson from the Wii

I just recently (finally) upgraded to a Wii. Only had to pay about $50 over retail on an auction site to get it. Good luck trying to find one in the LA area, most stores told me it would be April before they had more. Try finding accessories once you have one too. Had to hit a half a dozen stores before I found additional controllers. It's not that nobody carries them, it's because they fly off the shelves as soon as they come in.

Certification practice exams available for free…

Ok, to be honest they're for earlier versions of the products.  But I think they're still highly valuable because:

• They'll cover 80% or more of the features of the current products


• Some people are still using older versions of the products.

The practice exams are available at:
http://dneses.education.sybase.com/assessment/default.aspx?type=practiceexamdownload

DisplayIcon

Topwiz Software updated their DisplayIcon freeware sample code. The program allows you to display icons from an .ico, .dll or .exe file on a window. This is great for your application's About window.

TechWave 2007 Call for Papers Now Open!

Would you like to share your Sybase solution with hundreds of conference attendees? If you’ve solved a unique business challenge utilizing Sybase products, Sybase would like to hear about it. This is your chance to attend Sybase’s next annual user conference for free!

• Submit an abstract - Sybase invites you to submit an abstract of a proposed session to be considered for presentation at TechWave 2007.


• Be Selected – Not all submissions are accepted. This is a terrific opportunity to have your solution showcased in front of a select group of peers.


• Network with Peers – Present at TechWave and network with hundreds of industry professionals like yourself.


• Attend for free! - If you are selected as a conference speaker, you’ll receive a complimentary conference pass valued at $1,795.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 16, 2007. You will be notified in April if you have been selected for a technical session.

For more information on the conference and how to complete an application to present please visit http://www.sybase.com/techwave/2006cfp/cfp_proposal

Specific questions can be directed to sybase.techwave@sybase.com.

SmartLock Dongle

Sabadille Systems announced the release of the SmartLock USB Hardware Lock Dongle for USA & EMEA.  The product was alreadu available in the Far East, and has now been released for USA & EMEA.  SmartLock provides software publishers with strong copy protection and therefore secure licensing. Its driverless operation provides ease-of-use and dramatically reduces support costs.  The product is supported for a wide variety of development tools, including PowerBuilder.
http://www.smart-lock.com/smartLock_en.html

Jolt Awards

Sybase SQL Anywhere is a finalist in CMP Technology's Dr. Dobb's 17th Annual Jolt Product Excellence Awards

TechWave 2007

Sybase will once again be holding its annual TechWave conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, this time at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, August 6-10th.

Visit http://www.sybase.com/techwave for the most recent information on TechWave 2007!