Knowledge Base Roadmap
The following are some general thoughts about the future development of Knowledge
Base. Of course, nothing is set in concrete, but it is a valuable insight into the
direction Knowledge Base will probably take.
Knowledge Base Version 1
There will be at least two further major Version 1 updates with the following functional
enhancements planned for inclusion:
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Rudimentary user management and control (Optional system logon and stamping of Topics
with created by and edited by information)
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New HTML detail page type (see next bullet point)
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Static Detail and Code pages will be replaced with a per Topic user definable page
set. The user will be able to add any number of pages of the three pages types (i.e.
Rich Text, HTML, and Syntax Highlighting) to a Topic (see below)
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Convert database from DBISAM V3.x to DBISAM V4.x
Of course I am open to suggestions and comments, but inclusion of the above changes
will pretty much complete everything I originally had in mind for the desktop version
of Knowledge Base (bug-fixes notwithstanding).
And beyond..
After some initial brainstorming, conceptual design and prototyping, the current
thinking is to release Version 2 as a more enterprise focused application. There
isn't a firm feature list at this stage, but the obvious intent is to include all
existing Version 1 functionality, improve on it, and to provide stronger enterprise
support.
Development work will commence on Knowledge Base V2 soon, but there definitely isn't
a rush to get it out, and Version 1 will be fully supported in the meantime.
Version 2 will be:
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More enterprise focused (e.g. full user rights management)
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Run as a Client/Server (or more likely an N-Tier RPC-based) application
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Support several database engines, including (but not limited to) DBISAM V4, NexusDB
V2, AbsoluteDB, and Firebird
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Rich client and browser based front-ends
Make sure you contact
support with any thoughts, comments or
requests concerning Knowledge Base Version 2.
Knowledge Base Version 2 Pricing
Absolutely no idea at this stage, but I can promise existing users that they will
be offered a very attractive deal to upgrade if/when they want to!