Musings from The Software Underground

The 7th beta version of SQLGrinder 2, the completely-rewritten version of our database development tool, was posted today.

Please see the release notes page for the full list of changes.

This release cleans up some SQL syntax coloring issues, and a handful of smaller issues. It also remaps command right-arrow to begin of line and command left-arrow to end of line in the editor. Additionally, the beta expiration date was extended.

Also, just a reminder that beta builds are full debug builds and aren't optimized for speed, size, etc. yet, and carry the usual "use at your own risk" warnings.

Finally, you can subscribe to the release notes page, which now has an RSS feed, to stay up-to-date on what's changed and what known issues there might be.

Pricing and availability for SQLGrinder 2

Pricing for the new version has been set at $59. During the beta period however, SQLGrinder 2 can be purchased for the current price of $49.95 with purchasers receiving a free upgrade to the final version once available. Owners of the current version can purchase an upgrade for only $19 by sending their current registration information to upgrades@sqlgrinder.com. Beta coupons will be sent out to users near the end of the beta.

SQLGrinder 2 for Mac OS X is currently available for a limited time as an unlimited beta version.

The beta of SQLGrinder 2 can be downloaded from the Advenio web site at: http://www.advenio.com/sqlgrinder/download.

Just wishing all of our U.S. users and readers a happy Thanksgiving! May all of your holiday recipes turn out GREAT!