The time has come for Mapbuilder to retire. Look for OpenLayers to benefit greatly with more focus on it. Should be really interesting moving forward.
Mapbuilder Hits End of Life
July 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment · GIS
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Spatial Will Be Supported on Free Express Versions
November 20th, 2007 · 42 Comments · ArcSDE, ESRI, Microsoft, OpenLayers, SQL Server, Virtual Earth
I just got this tidbit of information from a friend who talked to Ed Katibah (lead Program Manager for SQL Spatial).
Spatial datatype, methods and indexes will be supported equally on all SQL Server editions (Express, Workgroup, Standard and Enterprise) at no extra charge. That means anyone who wants to use the SQL Server 2008 [...]
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