Announcement: UDA Release 7.0 Lite Edition ODBC Driver for Oracle

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At its heart, Super Mario Bros. Wonder retains the classic 2D platforming feel that fans love, but it injects a wave of creativity that makes it feel entirely fresh. The standout feature is the Wonder Flower. When collected, these flowers trigger chaotic, level-bending moments known as "Wonder Effects." Pipes might come to life, Mario could transform into a spiky rolling ball, or the entire level geometry could shift, turning the stage into an entirely new experience.

When searching for , users are typically looking to download file formats used by Nintendo Switch emulators (like Ryujinx) or modified consoles. However, downloading or distributing copyrighted game files (NSP/XCI) and official updates from unauthorized third-party sources violates copyright laws and digital rights regulations.

Decorative flowers are now easier to collect in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Language Support: Added support for the Thai language. super mario bros wonder switch nsp xci update link

Toad nodded and handed Mario a small note with the links. "Here you go, Mario. The NSP link is: [insert NSP link], and the XCI link is: [insert XCI link]."

, players look for the digital game files, commonly found in At its heart, Super Mario Bros

Resolving progression blocks, graphical glitches, or audio stuttering.

Tools like NXDumpTool allow users to legally extract the XCI from their physical cartridge or the NSP from their system's internal storage, alongside any installed updates. Decorative flowers are now easier to collect in

The keyword represents one of the most highly searched terms by Nintendo Switch enthusiasts looking to experience Mario’s latest 2D side-scrolling adventure.

Furthermore, the allows players to customize their playstyle. You can equip badges that give you a "Wall Climb Jump," a "Grappling Vine," or an "Invisibility" perk, adding a layer of strategy never seen before in the series. Technical Specifications Platform: Nintendo Switch File Size: Approximately 3.5 GB to 4 GB (Base Game). Format: Digital (NSP) / Physical (XCI). Multiplayer: Up to 4-player local and online co-op.

A legitimate update or game file will only end in .nsp or .xci . If a site downloads an .exe , .msi , or .zip file that asks you to run an installer, delete it immediately —it is malware.

This was the first major update of 2026 and a crucial step for the Switch 2 launch. It laid the groundwork for the new edition and added several general improvements.

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06/23/2015 16:14 GMT-0500 Modified: 06/23/2015 16:56 GMT-0500
Announcement: UDA Release 7.0 Express Edition ODBC Driver for Oracle

Today, we've updated the Express Edition ODBC Driver for Oracle.

Installation and configuration takes only minutes, by following the documentation which remains available anytime, specifically for this driver on OS X and Windows.

Release 7.0 licenses are also available for immediate purchase.

Client Platform Support

Release 7.0 installers are available for immediate download for Mac and Windows. (Express Edition is not typically produced for Linux and other Unix-like OS will be available soon; please contact us if you have specific need.)

Release 7.0 supports all 32-bit and 64-bit ODBC client tools and applications, both GUI and command-line, on —

OS X and OS X Server
on x86 and x86_64
Windows and Windows Server
on x86 and x86_64
  • Yosemite (10.10.x) (x86_64)

  • Mavericks (10.9.x) (x86_64)

  • Mountain Lion (10.8.x) (x86_64)

  • Lion (10.7.x) (x86_64)

  • Windows 8.x (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows 7.x (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Vista (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows XP (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 (x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2012 (x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2008 (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2003 R2 (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2003 (x86, x86_64)

DBMS Version Support

The Release 7.0 Express Edition ODBC Driver supports virtually every version of Oracle in current use, including —

  • Oracle 12c Release 1 (12.1.x)

  • Oracle 11g Release 2 (11.2.x)

  • Oracle 11g Release 1 (11.1.x)

  • Oracle 10g Release 2 (10.2.x)

  • Oracle 10g Release 1 (10.1.x)

  • Oracle 9i Release 2 (9.2.x)

Changes since Release 6.x

Additions

  • Support for Oracle 12c

  • Support for OS X Yosemite, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012

Fixes

  • Enhanced support for Oracle 11g

  • Enhanced support for OS X Mavericks
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Announcement: UDA Release 7.0 Lite Edition ODBC Driver for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server

In coming months, we'll be gradually shipping Release 7.0 of all our UDA drivers. This post will be the first of many, describing some of the fixes, changes, and improvements in each driver as they are made available.

Today, we have the Lite Edition ODBC Drivers for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server.

Installation and configuration takes only minutes, by following the documentation which remains available anytime, specifically for this driver on OS X and Windows.

Release 7.0 licenses are also available for immediate purchase.

Client Platform Support

Release 7.0 installers are available for immediate download for Mac and Windows. Builds for Linux and other Unix-like OS will be available soon; please contact us if you have urgent need.

Release 7.0 supports all 32-bit and 64-bit ODBC client tools and applications, both GUI and command-line, on —

OS X and OS X Server
on x86 and x86_64
Windows and Windows Server
on x86 and x86_64
  • Yosemite (10.10.x) (x86_64)

  • Mavericks (10.9.x) (x86_64)

  • Mountain Lion (10.8.x) (x86_64)

  • Lion (10.7.x) (x86_64)

  • Windows 8.x (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows 7.x (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Vista (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows XP (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 (x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2012 (x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2008 (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2003 R2 (x86, x86_64)

  • Windows Server 2003 (x86, x86_64)

DBMS Version Support

The Release 7.0 Lite Edition ODBC Driver supports virtually every version of Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase Adaptive Server in current use, including —

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5

  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014

  • Microsoft SQL Azure

  • Sybase SQL Server 4.x

  • Sybase SQL Server 10.x

  • Sybase SQL Server 11.x

  • Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) 11.x

  • Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) 12.x

  • Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) 15.x

  • Sybase SQL Anywhere 6.x

  • Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) 7.x

  • Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) 8.x

  • Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) 9.x

  • Sybase SQL Anywhere 10.x

  • Sybase SQL Anywhere 11.x

Changes since Release 6.x

Additions

  • added support for SPARSE columns in SQLColumns() call

    • added DSN options SHOWSPARSECOLS / ShowSparseCols and Multi-Tier connect option -X )

    • details, based on test table:

           
      CREATE TABLE tbl_sparse_test 
        ( col1  INT SPARSE
        , col2  INT
        , col3  XML COLUMN_SET FOR ALL_SPARSE_COLUMNS 
        )
      
           
          
      • wildcard query will return only col2 and col3; will not include SPARSE columns. This is standard SQL Server behavior, and it cannot be changed.

               
        SELECT * 
          FROM tbl_sparse_test
          ;
        
               
              

        To include SPARSE columns in results, they must be explicitly SELECTed

               
        SELECT col1, col2, col3 
          FROM tbl_sparse_test
          ;
        
               
              
      • By default, calls to SQLColumns() don't return Sparse Columns. To receive full columns list:

        • via our Lite Edition ODBC driver —

          1. open connection with SHOWSPARSECOLS in DSN connection string, e.g., "DSN=TdsSQL;UID=sa;PWD=sa;SHOWSPARSECOLS=Y;"

          2. SQLColumns (hstmt, NULL, 0, NULL, 0, L"tbl_sparse_test", SQL_NTS, NULL, 0 );

        • via the Microsoft ODBC driver —

          1. SQLSetStmtAttr (hstmt, SQL_SOPT_SS_NAME_SCOPE, (SQLPOINTER)SQL_SS_NAME_SCOPE_EXTENDED, SQL_IS_SMALLINT);

          2. SQLColumns (hstmt, L"tempdb", SQL_NTS, L"dbo", SQL_NTS, L"tbl_sparse_test", SQL_NTS, NULL, 0 );

  • added support for new SQL Server datatypes such as datetime2

  • added support for NBCROW token

  • added support for Sybase 15

Fixes

  • fixed issue with SQL Server BIT datatype

  • fixed memory overwrite error, when DB procedure is called with SQL_PARAM_OUTPUT parameter of CHAR/VARCHAR/LONGVARCHAR

  • fixed issue with VARBINARY datatype and DB procedures

  • fixed issue with converting TIMESTAMP to CHAR/WCHAR

  • fixed datatype info in SQLGetTypeInfo -- new Sybase and MSSQL datatypes were added

  • fixed database catalog and query metadata info for Sybase 15's UNSIGNED INT, UNSIGNED SMALLINT, BIGINT, SYSNAME, LONGSYSNAME

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Why Do I Need To Pay For ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, OLE-DB Drivers? (revisited)

Situation Analysis

It's the year 2015, and the fundamental issues associated with the utility of data access drivers remain confusing. Basically, we remain uncertain about the value-to-compensation alignment of ODBC (Open Database Connectivity), JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), and ADO.NET drivers/providers.

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Why do we pay for anything?

After allowing for consumer irrationality [1], the basis of any payment is fundamentally tied to the monetization of opportunity costs. Essentially, we pay for one thing to alleviate the (usually higher) costs of something else.

The rest of this post focuses on highlighting the real pains associated with the $0.00 value misconception associated with Data Access Drivers: ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, OLE-DB, etc.

Real Costs of Data Access Drivers

In the most basic sense, there are some fundamental aspects of data access that are complex to implement and rarely implemented (if at all) by free drivers. The list includes:

  • Escape Syntaxes for Dates and Functions -- abstraction for dates and function signatures at the application level (i.e., the same abstraction works across all compliant databases)
  • Metadata Calls which enable smarter ODBC compliant applications -- this feature is typically missing in Drivers and abused by the Clients (consumers); i.e., clients are made DBMS specific by testing for specific DBMS names, rather than utilizing feature and functionality metadata returned by drivers
  • Scrollable Cursors -- this is how you deal with change sensitivity and paging through large datasets; some drivers actually fake support and get away with it due to shortage of applications to test proper cursor types (Static, Forward-Only, Key-Set, Dynamic, and Mixed models).

Beyond actual driver sophistication, in regards to key feature implementations, let's up the ante by veering into the area of data security. At the most basic level, It's extremely important to understand that all data access drivers provide read-write access to your databases; thus, it's imperative that data access drivers address the following:

  • Read-Only or Read-Write Access modalities scoped to specific
    • users
    • user groups
    • target databases
    • data access standards (e.g., ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET)
    • client applications
    • client host operating systems
    • client host IP addresses
  • Any combination of the above as part of a configurable collection of data access rules (or policies).

Once you're done with security, you then have the thorny issue of data access and data flow management. In a nutshell, your driver needs to be able to handle:

  • Protection against Cartesian-product-based network flooding (e.g., user queries an enormous table without knowing or understanding back-end implications)
  • Enabling or Disabling of key DBMS engine data access optimization features (e.g. SQL RDBMS-specific extensions exposed via Environment Variables or SQL-command-based settings)
  • Conditional Connection Pooling across various dimensions such as Users, User Groups, Applications, Host Operating Systems, IP Addresses
  • Encryption of Data in Transit

Once you've dealt with Security and Data Flow, you then have to address the enforcement of these settings across a myriad of ODBC compliant host, which is where Zeroconfig and centralized data access administration comes into play i.e., configure once (locally) and enforce globally.

OpenLink Universal Data Access (UDA) Drivers

When OpenLink Software entered the ODBC Driver Market segment (circa 1992), the issues above were the fundamental basis of our Multi-Tier Drivers. Although the marketplace highlighted our drivers for high performance, stability, and specification adherence -- to all of which we remain committed -- our fundamental engineering focus has always been skewed towards configurable data security, platform independence, and scalability.

Every item of concern outlined in the section above is addressed by security features built into our Multi-Tier Drivers [2][3][4]. These features all leverage the fact that our multi-tier drivers include a sophisticated DB session rules book that enables construction and enforcement of user attribute (user name, application, client operating system, IP address, target database etc.) based rules which are applied to all database sessions (single or pooled).

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Today, in the year 2015, the security issues that pervade Data Access, whether via Native SQL RDBMS Drivers, or ODBC, JDBC, and ADO.NET Drivers/Providers, have only increased, courtesy of ubiquitous computing -- facilitated by the Internet & Web, across desktop and mobile device dimensions. Paradoxically, there remains a fundamental illusion that all Data Access Drivers are made the same; i.e., they simply provide you with the ability to connect to SQL RDBMS back-ends, for the industry standard price of $0.00, without consequence -- thereby skewing the very nature of SQL RDBMS data access and its security and privacy implications.

I hope that this post brings some clarity to a very serious security and general configuration management issues associated with Data Access Drivers. Free ODBC Drivers offer nothing; that's why they cost $0.00. When dealing with real issues associated with Open Data Access, you must have a handle on the inevitable issues of data security and privacy.

Links

  1. The Irrational Consumer: Why Economics Is Dead Wrong About How We Make Choices
  2. OpenLink Multi-Tier ODBC Drivers
  3. OpenLink Multi-Tier JDBC Drivers
  4. OpenLink Multi-Tier ADO.NET Providers

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At its heart, Super Mario Bros. Wonder retains the classic 2D platforming feel that fans love, but it injects a wave of creativity that makes it feel entirely fresh. The standout feature is the Wonder Flower. When collected, these flowers trigger chaotic, level-bending moments known as "Wonder Effects." Pipes might come to life, Mario could transform into a spiky rolling ball, or the entire level geometry could shift, turning the stage into an entirely new experience.

When searching for , users are typically looking to download file formats used by Nintendo Switch emulators (like Ryujinx) or modified consoles. However, downloading or distributing copyrighted game files (NSP/XCI) and official updates from unauthorized third-party sources violates copyright laws and digital rights regulations.

Decorative flowers are now easier to collect in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Language Support: Added support for the Thai language.

Toad nodded and handed Mario a small note with the links. "Here you go, Mario. The NSP link is: [insert NSP link], and the XCI link is: [insert XCI link]."

, players look for the digital game files, commonly found in

Resolving progression blocks, graphical glitches, or audio stuttering.

Tools like NXDumpTool allow users to legally extract the XCI from their physical cartridge or the NSP from their system's internal storage, alongside any installed updates.

The keyword represents one of the most highly searched terms by Nintendo Switch enthusiasts looking to experience Mario’s latest 2D side-scrolling adventure.

Furthermore, the allows players to customize their playstyle. You can equip badges that give you a "Wall Climb Jump," a "Grappling Vine," or an "Invisibility" perk, adding a layer of strategy never seen before in the series. Technical Specifications Platform: Nintendo Switch File Size: Approximately 3.5 GB to 4 GB (Base Game). Format: Digital (NSP) / Physical (XCI). Multiplayer: Up to 4-player local and online co-op.

A legitimate update or game file will only end in .nsp or .xci . If a site downloads an .exe , .msi , or .zip file that asks you to run an installer, delete it immediately —it is malware.

This was the first major update of 2026 and a crucial step for the Switch 2 launch. It laid the groundwork for the new edition and added several general improvements.