[Dxbase] Status report from Abroham Neal Software

Fri Mar 19 13:00:11 EDT 2010

Neal thanks for the update.. Im looking forward to the new V10... 
Since I dont have a job ive spent a lot of time in the shack lately and im really interested in how its going to work . 
Dave N8DC 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Neal Campbell" <nealk3nc at gmail.com> 
To: "DXBase List" <dxbase at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 11:45:35 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [Dxbase] Status report from Abroham Neal Software 
Hi all 
First of all, thanks to all who have upgraded since the price reduction, the 
support is very appreciated! 
Because I want to have at least 3 releases within the next version and they 
will cross the yearly boundary, I am going to rename DXBase 2010 to DXBase 
version 10. That way I can continue to release bug fixes and new features 
without the confusion of whether it happens in 2010 or 2011. I want to be 
100% happy with version 10, both in terms of internal software structure as 
well as getting many of the to do list items done before turning the 
"release clock" to version 11. I promise that I will not force an upgrade 
for at least 18 months on v10. 
The basic framework (database maintenance and qso entry aspects) of the 
program is looking pretty good. I am still making some technology choices 
that could force "1 step back" before I move forward but the framework is 
the easy part (in fact). Please don't ask for screenshots, demo programs, 
etc. as I cannot do that. I will not release anything like that until its 
been thru a good part of beta testing as things always change during that 
cycle and I do not want to get you excited about something that changes 
during that phase. All I can say is it will contain the very latest 
technologies from Microsoft and look very much at home on Windows 7 (and if 
you haven't upgraded to Win7, you should consider it as I think its 
wonderful). 
Many people have asked if I will be at Dayton and unless something 
unexpected happens, I will be there. I will not have a booth this year 
(there's about a 15% chance I cannot make it and the booth fees are pretty 
steep and non-refundable). I might ask a "friendly company" if I can nudge 
onto their setup but at a minimum I will be there with a shirt and name 
badge reflecting DXBase. 
For sure, the first release will happen during the latter half of the 
summer. I hope the beta testers get it in late June/early July. The only 
deterrent to the schedule is the volume of computer orders I handle. Luckily 
its slowed down over the last couple of weeks so I have been able to really 
devote some uninterrupted time to the release. So, with the 18 month 
commitment to retain the v10 version, that means the earliest I ask you for 
the next upgrade will be Q1 of 2012. 
Speaking of which, if you have a friend who is considering a new computer, I 
give a free license away with each sale of a computer. If you already have a 
computer, you can have the license used for a friend. 
Thanks again for the continued support, great ideas (don't stop sending 
them, you are not overwhelming me with ideas) and telling the DXBase story 
to your friends! 
73 
Neal Campbell 
Abroham Neal Software 
www.abrohamnealsoftware.com 
(540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER 
Amateur Radio: K3NC 
Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ 
DXBase bug reports: email to cases at dxbase.fogbugz.com 
Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ 
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