Many famous geeks work away at their programs without considering the wider implications of what they, and others, are doing. Richard Stallman isn't like that. Richard (rms) is one of the great brains behind Linux distros, as he wrote the GNU compilers and GNU debugger. He is driven by strong opinions about the nature of free software, and the restrictive nature of software copyright. We sent our intrepid reporter, Richard Morris, to find out if Richard Stallman really required journalists to read parts of the GNU philosophy before an interview, for "efficiency's sake".

Scripting in SSIS

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Blogs

Tim Mitchell presented at SQLSaturday #17 on Scripting in SSIS. I thought it was a really interesting presentation, and I’m...

Simple Doughnut Chart for Analysis Services Data

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Database Journal

Analysis Services (SSAS)

Architect Bill Pearson leads the hands-on creation of a simple doughnut chart based upon an Analysis Services data source.

Compatibility issue and CROSS APPLY

by Divya Agrawal

SQLServerCentral.com

cross apply

This article would help to solve a strange error dealing with compatibility issue while using CROSS APPLY

Dedicated Administrator Connection - SQL School Video

by Andy Warren

SQLServerCentral.com

Video

If you have trouble connecting to a busy server, you'll want to watch this installment of SQL School. MVP Andy Warren shows how you can use the dedicated administrator connection (DAC) in SQL Server 2005 and above.

Loyalty Cards

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

Many businesses have loyalty programs to encourage repeat business. However do they think about data security when they build these programs? Steve Jones thinks they could do better.

Agile Practices Meet Database Development: Intro

by Bill Nicolich

SQLServerCentral.com

Blogs

I think the database developer role is on the rise and that it's better suited for agile practices - but guidance...

An Introduction to SQL Server FileStream

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SimpleTalk

FILESTREAM

Filestream allows us to store and manage unstructured data in SQL Server more easily. Initially, the accounts of FILESTREAM assumed prodigious powers of concentration and cognition, and we mortals all recoiled numbly. However, it became clear that we were missing out on some extraordinarily useful functionality, so we asked Jacob Sebastian to come up with a simple and clear-cut account of the FILESTREAM feature in SQL Server 2008. You'll agree he has managed the feat superbly.