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Newsletter :: October 2009

db4o runtime statistics: Your db4o based application has been in production for a while and now seems too slow, or running out of memory? Finally, Performance Statistics are here to help you monitor and improve the performance of your implementations.
Light is still shining on db4o Silverlight port: We are continuing our commitment to Silverlight with a steady stream of improvements.
New typehandler on the block: System.Guid: By popular demand and triggered by community contribution, db4o now features a new type handler for System.GUID

db4o 7.12 Release is available for immediate download! Check v7.12 release notes
Getting started videos for Java and .NET area available in db4o's on-line channel.

Highlighted Contributions
from the community projects blog

New to db4o? Learn & Have Fun!: Check this new series of funny (comic style) db4o blog posts by gamlerhart which make a great way to get you started with db4o (why not having some fun while you're learning?). The blog posts also deal with key issues that you must have in mind if you're new to db4o (activation, object identity, etc).
Take Part in db4o "Cash for Cases" Program: We're always looking for new and interesting case studies of applications that took a leap forward thanks to the db4o technology. But now you have the chance to be rewarded for your submission!
Google Sitebricks demo with db4o: A simple code example by Kristof Jozsa pulled together with maven2, google sitebricks and db4o

Versant Launches China Distribution, Partners with Henrhyao: Versant is pleased to announce that Henrhyao Information Technology Co., Ltd ("Henrhyao"), a company specializing in software sales and services in China, will distribute Versant's flagship product, the Versant Object Database. Henrhyao will provide sales, consulting, training and local support for new customers of the Versant Object Database in China (Chinese website is now available)
Versant Object Database (VOD) for .NET released: Versant just launched VOD .NET, featuring a full integration with ADO.NET and LINQ. VOD .NET is a software development kit that supports Microsoft development tools including Visual Studio and .NET 3.x. The software is available for all major Microsoft Windows platforms, including Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008. The VOD .NET pre-release is available immediately while the generally available version is scheduled for release later this year.

"I realized today that I can't go back to Relational Databases after using db4o"
— alosii on Twitter

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With best regards

The db4objects team.

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