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Welcome to the <big>'''PickWiki!'''</big> This site is about [[MultiValuedDatabases| Multivalue Databases]]. Learn more about the evolution of the [[Pick Operating System]]. | Welcome to the <big>'''PickWiki!'''</big> This site is about [[MultiValuedDatabases| Multivalue Databases]]. Learn more about the evolution of the [[Pick Operating System]]. | ||
== News == | == News == | ||
* | * 2024-12: Upgraded to [https://www.pro.wiki/news/what-new-features-in-mediawiki-1-43-release mediawiki 1.43.0 LTS] | ||
* | * 2024-11: In Memoriam - Thomas Kurtz, co-inventor of BASIC dies [https://computerhistory.org/blog/in-memoriam-thomas-e-kurtz-1928-2024/ ComputerHistory.org] | ||
* 2019-01 | * 2024-11: PickWiki has been updated from MediaWiki 1.32.0 to 1.42.3 | ||
* 2015-07 | * 2024-10: Following the Rocket acquisition of Zumasys, Pickwiki.com has been migrated to [[Pickwiki.org]] | ||
* 2015- | * 2024-08: [[JonSiskObit]] Obituary | ||
* 2015-01 | * 2024-03: [https://www.multivalue-world.com/ Multivalue-world] - a trove of resources, particularly the [https://www.multivalue-world.com/documents Documentation] pages | ||
* 2021-10: [https://www.rocketsoftware.com/news/rocket-software-acquires-database-and-tools-products-zumasys-inc-companies-partner-drive/ Rocket acquires jBASE, Accuterm, and MultiValue Tools from Zumasys] | |||
* 2020-02: Apologies for the downtime, but the wiki is back up and several new features implemented - new registrations will require passing a Captcha, and edits/new pages will be moderated to prevent spam. Once a user has successfully edited/added a page, they will be added to a group that is unmoderated. | |||
* 2019-01: [http://www.zumasys.com/contest The $10,000 MultiValue Idea Contest] is Open until the end of February 2019 | |||
* 2016-09: [https://www.facebook.com/multivaluegroup/ Pick MultiValue Facebook Community] | |||
* 2015-07: [http://www.zumasys.com/admin/zumasys-tincat-group-collaborate-to-update-the-multivalue-family-tree/ Zumasys & Tincat Group Collaborate to Update The MultiValue Family Tree], or direct link to the [http://www.tincat-group.com/mv/familytree.html Tincat Group Family Tree] | |||
* 2015-02: Management of pickwiki.com has been transitioned to [http://www.zumasys.com Zumasys] and the original UseMod Wiki platform has been migrated to MediaWiki | |||
* 2015-01: [http://www.zumasys.com/admin/zumasys-acquires-jBASE-database/ Zumasys acquires jBASE!] | |||
== Some useful starting points == | == Some useful starting points == | ||
* [[Getting_Started|Getting Started]] with MultiValued Databases | * [[Getting_Started|Getting Started]] with MultiValued Databases | ||
* [[ | * [[MultiValuedDatabases| MultiValued Databases]] - Describes the database and its history | ||
* [[HowTos]] - Common issues and solutions, like creating web interfaces | * [[HowTos]] - Common issues and solutions, like creating web interfaces | ||
* [[SourceCode| Source Code]] - Programming and technical articles | * [[SourceCode| Source Code]] - Programming and technical articles | ||
* [[HistoryOfMV | Pick/MultiValue Turns 50 Years Old]] | |||
* [[InMemoriam| In Memoriam]] - Remembering those who are no longer with us | * [[InMemoriam| In Memoriam]] - Remembering those who are no longer with us | ||
* [[MultiValuedDatabases#Licensees | Pick Licensees]] - List of Pick Licensees | * [[MultiValuedDatabases#Licensees | Pick Licensees]] - List of Pick Licensees | ||
== Other resources== | == Other resources== | ||
* [https://www.multivalue-world.com/ Multivalue-world has some amazing resources] | |||
* [[Blogs]] related to [[MultiValue]] software | * [[Blogs]] related to [[MultiValue]] software | ||
* [[Community]] page includes links to [[employment]], [[UserGroups]] and forums to post questions | * [[Community]] page includes links to [[employment]], [[UserGroups]] and forums to post questions | ||
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== About PickWiki == | == About PickWiki == | ||
This wiki runs on MediaWiki and is managed by | This wiki runs on MediaWiki and is managed by community volunteers | ||
* [[Special:Allpages| Index]] - All pages | * [[Special:Allpages| Index]] - All pages | ||
* [[Special:RecentChanges| Recent Changes]] | * [[Special:RecentChanges| Recent Changes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:29, 1 January 2025
Welcome to the PickWiki! This site is about Multivalue Databases. Learn more about the evolution of the Pick Operating System.
News
- 2024-12: Upgraded to mediawiki 1.43.0 LTS
- 2024-11: In Memoriam - Thomas Kurtz, co-inventor of BASIC dies ComputerHistory.org
- 2024-11: PickWiki has been updated from MediaWiki 1.32.0 to 1.42.3
- 2024-10: Following the Rocket acquisition of Zumasys, Pickwiki.com has been migrated to Pickwiki.org
- 2024-08: JonSiskObit Obituary
- 2024-03: Multivalue-world - a trove of resources, particularly the Documentation pages
- 2021-10: Rocket acquires jBASE, Accuterm, and MultiValue Tools from Zumasys
- 2020-02: Apologies for the downtime, but the wiki is back up and several new features implemented - new registrations will require passing a Captcha, and edits/new pages will be moderated to prevent spam. Once a user has successfully edited/added a page, they will be added to a group that is unmoderated.
- 2019-01: The $10,000 MultiValue Idea Contest is Open until the end of February 2019
- 2016-09: Pick MultiValue Facebook Community
- 2015-07: Zumasys & Tincat Group Collaborate to Update The MultiValue Family Tree, or direct link to the Tincat Group Family Tree
- 2015-02: Management of pickwiki.com has been transitioned to Zumasys and the original UseMod Wiki platform has been migrated to MediaWiki
- 2015-01: Zumasys acquires jBASE!
Some useful starting points
- Getting Started with MultiValued Databases
- MultiValued Databases - Describes the database and its history
- HowTos - Common issues and solutions, like creating web interfaces
- Source Code - Programming and technical articles
- Pick/MultiValue Turns 50 Years Old
- In Memoriam - Remembering those who are no longer with us
- Pick Licensees - List of Pick Licensees
Other resources
- Multivalue-world has some amazing resources
- Blogs related to MultiValue software
- Community page includes links to employment, UserGroups and forums to post questions
- Freeware - All free, mostly open source
- MultiValue Consultants - Need some help? Find the perfect person!
- MultiValue Companies - List of companies which use MultiValue databases
About PickWiki
This wiki runs on MediaWiki and is managed by community volunteers
- Index - All pages
- Recent Changes
- Special:ListUsers - As a registered user, you can create your own page and your updates will automatically link to it!
Help
- If you're having problems with the wiki, or a MultiValued system, https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/mvdbms is a good resource
- Text Formatting Rules
- MediaWiki FAQ
