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* Feature 1) New Applets and Applications
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* Feature 1) ------> New Applets and Applications <--------
# Latest Java Downloads
Find all of the newest additions to the vast JavaBoutique archive.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/byDate/
:: ParticleText
This cool text effect is free, fully customizable, and the source is included!
http://javaboutique.internet.com/ParticleText/
:: FS1Menu
FS1 Menu uses only two images to generate a multi-level menu
system with mouseover/mouseout effects.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/FS1Menu/
:: Slime UML
Slime UML, the SLIm Modeling Environment, is the first UML
modeling plug-in developed from scratch for perfect integration
into the Eclipse Software Development Environment (Websphere
Studio Application Developer is the IBM product based on the
eclipse platform).
http://javaboutique.internet.com/demoIDEs/SlimeUML/
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* Feature 2) ------------> From the Archive <-----------
# Applet Archive
We usually focus our indices on recent and popular applets.
However, there are many 'sleeper' applets that have aged well
over the months. This archive page contains links to applets
(and applications) that have been recently updated and applets
that deserve another look.
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* Feature 3) --------------> Articles <-----------
# Java Articles
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/
:: Putting Design Principles to the Test (A Java based Case Study)
This month Samudra puts knowledge to work as we test the design
principles governing the class and package structures that have
been discussed in this series.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/Case_Study/
:: 5 Components Worth Buying
One of the key precepts that drove the creation of JavaBeans and
Enterprise JavaBeans was to promote code reuse and code exchange
of components. This month Drew investigates components that save
developers time and money by capitalizing on these precepts.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/component_reviews1/
:: New Tricks With Design Pattern: Java Value Types
Our newest author Noah Horton sheds some light on "Java Value
Types" design pattern, an extension to the value object pattern.
Developers will find that, in many respects, they are like value
objects on steroids.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tricky_des_pat/index.html
:: Java Client Provisioning
Look into the future of Java Client Provisioning. The Java
Community Proceess isn't quite done with this Java framework but
with the surge in demand for mobile applications with
interactive services the push is on.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/ClientProvisioning/
:: Mapping Java Objects to a Database with Castor-JDO
Looking to be more productive? Who isn't? Keld introduces us to
Castor-JDO, a tool that will enthrall you with its simplicity.
If you have a simple data model, and are fonder of Java coding
than SQL coding, then Castor can help you to be more productive.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/Map_Java_Objects/
:: Building a sample Web App with STRUTS Part 2
Time to get more involved with the STRUTS action class This
month Harshal Deo will demonstrate database access from the
STRUTS Action class.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/Web_App_Struts/
:: Designing Packages for Stability
Are your designs stable? This month Samudra will focus on the
change impact relationship involved in designing classes showing
us how to take them into account when designing the package
relationship.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/Stablepackage/
:: ObjectAssembler 2.5
Looking to scale up your J2EE developement efforts without
emptying your pockets? ObjectVenture's ObjectAssembler 2.5 may
be your answer. Take a look at why this mid-priced tool is
playing with the big dogs.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/ObjectAssem/index.html
# New Java Articles on other internet.com sites
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/more_articles.html
# Java Tutorials and Sample Chapters of Java Books
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/
# Java Reviews
http://javaboutique.internet.com/reviews/
Summaries of the latest Java books, IDEs, and other tools and
products for programmers and non-programmers alike.
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* Feature 4) ----------> Java Forum <-------------
The place to go if you have a question to ask or an experience
to share.
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ANNOUNCING JavaBoutique's new online discussion forums. We
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# JavaBoutique Users Poll
http://javaboutique.internet.com/community/poll.html
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* Feature 5) -----------> News <-------------
# Java and Jini News
http://javaboutique.internet.com/news/
http://javaboutique.internet.com/jini/
:: Sun Finally Wins Spot On Board Of Web - Services Group
Sun's election to the board of directors of the Web Services
Interoperability Organization may cool tensions among key
vendors that will determine the specs for the next round of
distributed computing.
http://www.informationweek.com/
:: Java object models debated
Industry panelists here Tuesday debated issues surrounding
support of complex object models in J2EE Enterprise Java Beans
(EJBs), deemed critical to object persistence and mapping
contents of an object to a database.
http://www.infoworld.com
:: BEA Adds 15 News User Groups Since Fall 2002
BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS) has grown its global developer
community across six countries and now includes 26 individual
user groups.
http://industry.java.sun.com
:: Sun Finally Joins Microsoft, IBM On Web Services Standards Board
Sun Microsystems has been elected to the board of directors of
the Web Services Interoperability Organization, a move that may
lessen the tension among major vendors hammering out specs for
the next generation of distributed computing.
http://www.techweb.com
:: India Key to Sun Universe
Financial Express.Sun CEO Scott McNealy shared his views on the
company's efforts in India, Java technology, radio-frequency
identification tags and Project Orion.
http://www.financialexpress.com
:: Telstra, Sun pairing hots up
Telstra has extended its already deep technology relationship
with Sun Microsystems, announcing plans to turn its Telstra
Research Laboratories into a solution centre focused on the
development and testing of Sun technology.
http://australianit.news.com.au
:: Compuware Accelerates J2EE Development and Integration
Compuware Accelerates J2EE Development and Integration; Extends
Support for OMG's Model Driven Architecture-OptimalJ 2.2 Reduces
Development Cost and Simplifies Integration With Web Services,
CORBA, CICS COBOL and Existing Java Applications
http://industry.java.sun.com
:: Sun Chief Advocates Java Cards For Cell Phones
Move over Microsoft, here comes the Sun maverick McNealy, in
Mumbai on Friday, who regaled the industry with the habitual
Java gospel and the usual digs at his competitors. The chairman,
president and CEO of Sun Microsystems Scott G McNealy, whose
heroes are GEs CEO Jack Welsh and his four kids, manages his
organisation with a bunch of tag lines most conspicuous of which
is kick butt and have fun.
http://www.financialexpress.com
:: Sun touts Java integration specification
Sun Microsystems has submitted a proposal to the Java Community
Process advocating adoption of a standard that it promises will
reduce development costs for Java-based web services.
http://www.vnunet.com
:: Motorola Rings up MontaVista for Linux-Java Phone
When Motorola (Quote, Company Info) launches its A760 handset
later this year, it won't be running the company's usual Symbian
operating system.
http://siliconvalley.internet.com
:: Sun reaches out to JBoss
Java creator Sun Microsystems has
made an important compliance test available to JBoss Group--the
latest maneuver in an ongoing tussle between the industry giant
and the upstart open-source software company.
http://news.com.com
:: Sun Microsystems Proposes Java(TM) Business Integration...
New Business Integration Architecture in Java Platform Would
Help Enable Developers to Build on Existing Technology
Investments and Expertise to Create Next Generation Integration
Solutions
http://biz.yahoo.com
:: Sun begins huge giveaway in Asia
Sun Microsystems is trying to woo a new generation of IT
students in Asia.
http://news.com.com
:: Sun aims to simplify Java
Sun Microsystems, hoping to build support for its Java software,
on Wednesday announced new tools and a plan to simplify software
development.
http://news.com.com
:: Sun Services Consultants to Use Compuware's Model-Driven....
Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq: CPWR - News) today announced that
Sun Microsystems can now use Compuware's OptimalJ Development
Environment to accelerate enterprise development projects for
its customers using the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition
(J2EE(TM)).
http://biz.yahoo.com
:: PalmSource BREWs Up Deal with QUALCOMM
PalmSource, the OS subsidiary of Palm (Quote, Company Info),
brewed up a new distribution system for its Palm OS applications
through an alliance with QUALCOMM (Quote, Company Info) Tuesday
through which they will enable over-the-air downloads for Palm
Powered devices over QUALCOMM's Binary Runtime Environment for
Wireless (BREW).
http://www.internetnews.com
:: Army Web server hacked
A hacker last week exploited a previously unknown vulnerability
in Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 2000 operating system to gain
control of an Army Web server, and the extent of the damage done
is still unknown.
http://www.fcw.com
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* Feature 6) -----------> Java Bytes <---------
# Java Bytes features items of interest for novices and experts,
as well as the rank beginner who just wants an easy way to get a
few applets on their sites.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/javabytes/
:: dotPocket
A powerful and easy-to-use tool that allows you to extend the
visual capabilities of your Pocket PC and integrate it with your
desktop system. Using dotPocket you can convert your Pocket PC
from an expensive gadget to a serious business tool.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11037
:: JJXMLPad
JXMLPad is a java component for editing XML content. JXMLPad
offers colorization, real time tree, many actions like
(checking, formatting...), a complete API and the fastParser
usage.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11046
:: aColoring
aColoring is a Coloring book applet including a save option with
acxImage and jspImage components. It works on all the navigators
supporting the JDK 1.1.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11044
:: Autodesk Animator Java FLI/FLC Player
This is a Java implementation of the fli "player."
This was written years ago. I have modified it to keep it
working and up to date.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11041
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Feature 7) --------> New on internet.com <-------
:: BMC Picks Up IT Masters for $42 Million
With the rush to snap up software that will manage other
software applications, BMC Software Tuesday purchased privately-
held IT Masters International S.A. for about $42 million in
cash.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2169651
:: House Panel to Review Data Mining Programs
Possible privacy abuse issues arising out of the government use
of data mining technology will be examined Tuesday morning by
the House Subcommittee on Technology.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2169601
:: WSJ Online Launches 'Afternoon Report'
Looking to add another carrot to its premium Web offerings, the
Wall Street Journal on Monday announced the soft launch of a new
product -- Afternoon Report -- an add-on that updates with fresh
news twice during the day.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2169501
:: Hotmail Seeks to Rein-in Spammers
Moving to curb MSN Hotmail's use as a platform for spammers,
Microsoft (Quote, Company Info) earlier this month reduced the
maximum number of e-mails users can send in a 24-hour period.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2169241
:: AT&T Says it Will Stick With 3,500 Layoffs
AT&T (Quote, Company Info) said it has no plans to lay off more
than 3,500 employees throughout this year, disputing sources
familiar with the company that said the number of pink slips
could hit just under 5,000.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2169151
:: House Names Cybersecutiy Subcommittee Members
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Tex.) will chair the new House
Cybersecurity, Science, and Research and Development
subcommittee. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D.-Calif.), whose district
encompasses parts of the Silicon Valley, will be the ranking
minority member.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2169071
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