roguemat

Hi,

 

great to hear that Microsoft will spend more work in enhancing the .NET MF.

I also like that you guys are working on further improvements for the Netduino-plattform and I could imagine that you get some sponsorship by adding Azure support (you don't need to confirm or deny ;-))

 

Azure itself is an interesting platform, the reason why I still run my own server is that it's cheaper when you don't just need a plain webserver. For me I need also some more database space, which makes Azure quite expensive very fast - are you maybe also in discussion with Microsoft to provide some IoT/Netduino-pricing which also fits more to the pricing segment of low-cost devices?

 

Thanks

Personally I think the Azure pricing is pretty great. SQL space is expensive on it, but remember that you are getting enterprise-level stuff, not just a hacked together SQL instance on unreliable hardware. With that in mind, they can only cut prices to a certain extent before they sacrifice quality (which it is pretty obvious that they won't do).

It could almost make sense for them to add a "personal" SQL option for clients who don't need 99.95% uptime SLA etc, but that would just confuse matters IMO.

Also...from their reaction, the TSA agents apparently didn't expect someone to bring a traffic light onto a plane

Wait, this isn't a normal occurance?! Shameful!

That's pretty awesome, Matt. Your dog has a new friend...or foe. May not be sure which one, yet Do the "gear" wheels get enhanced grip on the carpet? They look pretty awesome, for sure. Chris

They grip really well on carpet. Also well on rocks surprisingly. Works best on grass though where the spikes grip into the surface roots.

Awesome!

Sounds like you had a fun Christmas day ;-)

Thanks so much for this!