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* Feature 1) Articles
* Feature 2) From the Archive
* Feature 3) New Applets and Applications
* Feature 4) Windows Technology Featured Article
* Feature 5) Java Forum
* Feature 6) Java and Jini News
* Feature 7) Java Bytes
* Feature 8) Elsewhere on internet.com
* Feature 9) *New* Java on Jupitermedia
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* Feature 1) --------------> Articles <------------------
# Java Articles
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/
:: Programming Jakarta Struts, 2nd Edition
Contemplating the purchase of a new Struts book? Upgrading your
old one? Programming Jakarta Struts 2nd edition has been
released and the official review is in.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/reviews/jakarta_struts/
:: Digesting XML documents
Need a simple solution for reading and parsing your favorite XML
files? Well it's time to look at Digester from Jakarta Commons
which allows you to extract the parts of the XML document you
need, and puts few restrictions on the way you store your data
in your program.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/digester/
:: Hibernate: A Developer's Notebook Part II
Part 2 of the series shows us how to compile the code, connect
Hibernate to MySQL, and develop a schema.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/resources/hibernate/index-5.html
:: The Mysteries of Business Object - Part 2
In this continuing series, Samudra will develop an example
application and see how we can come up with Business Objects and
different strategies related to the same.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/businessObject/index-4.html
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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.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/stats/archive.html
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* Feature 3) -----> New Applets and Applications <-------
# Latest Java Downloads
Find all of the newest additions to the vast JavaBoutique archive.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/byDate/
:: Telesero Live Link
Check out this new method for instant chat on websites.
There are no downloads needed, and it is packed full of
features.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/telsero/
:: Piano Menu
It's an applet which draws a custom menu with buttons that move.
The buttons catch the mouse motion and the nearest one follows
the mouse. The menu resembles a piano keybord.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/Piano_Menu/
:: AquariumCity
The AquariumCity applet animates multiple images, one on top of
the next. Images which have transparent areas will allow the
image below to show through. This can be used to produce many
eye-catching effects.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/aq/
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* Feature 4) --> Windows Technology Featured Articles <--
:: Implementing and Promoting Daily Builds
This article introduces a strategy for implementing and promoting daily
builds and offers tips and tricks for preventing and fixing breaks.
http://www.15seconds.com/issue/040810.htm
:: Taming the ASP.NET Validation Summary Control
One of the most useful ASP.NET validation controls is the
ValidationSummary control. While this control can be quite
helpful, if can also confuse users by causing multiple error
messages to appear when used in conjunction with custom error
messages. This article outlines a simple technique that can
help simplify things with just a few lines of code.
http://www.asp101.com/articles/manu/validationsummary/default.asp
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* Feature 5) --------------> Java Forum <----------------
The place to go if you have a question to ask or an experience
to share.
http://forums.javaboutique.internet.com/
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# JavaBoutique Users Poll
http://javaboutique.internet.com/community/poll.html
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* Feature 6) -----------------> News <-------------------
# Java and Jini News
http://javaboutique.internet.com/news/
http://javaboutique.internet.com/jini/
:: GAC Announces Second Phase Rollout of GATORNet
New enhancement allows small and mid-size GATORS(R) customers to
connect to any platform with use of Fiorano software
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,kmvq,8bpz,asp,6ssn
:: Fortify Software Delivers Integrated Software Security
Tool to Millions of Java Developers
Fortify Software for Borland(R) JBuilder(R) 2005 Helps Deliver
on the Promise of 'Secure Java' for the Enterprise J2EE Developer
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,hivq,6r2d,asp,6ssn
:: Thin Clients work with Java-based products.
Industrial News Room provides current, reliable industrial news
articles which are delivered on a timely basis. This
comprehensive news source will deliver new industrial product
news that covers a wide range of products from adhesives through
waste handling equipment.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,kq17,1na7,asp,6ssn
:: Behave! Safari applets get Java update
Apple has improved the behaviour of applets in Safari and
increased stability for desktop Java applications in its latest
Java Update.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,kx4u,ju3n,asp,6ssn
:: Turn .NET Applications Into Pure Java; Stryon's iNET Allows...
Stryon(TM), a CyberNET Group(TM) company, introduces iNET, a new
application migration solution that changes .NET-based
applications into pure Java applications that run in any Java-
enabled environment.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,47yf,9541,asp,6ssn
:: Software Giants Ship Addressing Spec to W3C
Microsoft, IBM, SAP, BEA and Sun Microsystems put aside
differences to deliver WS-Addressing spec to W3C.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,iwok,jzms,asp,6ssn
:: Borland Packs New Features into JBuilder
The upgrade concentrates on JSF, J2EE 1.4 and quality
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,6rrm,4thi,asp,6ssn
:: BREW, Java Wars Shift to China
QUALCOMM and Sun make strategic investments in a market
eager to expand its wireless presence.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,gpk,w0s,asp,6ssn
:: IBM provides RIB tool for Swing and Eclipse GUIs
The IBM Reflexive User Interface Builder (RIB) is an application
that constructs and renders graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for
Java Swing and Eclipse Standard Widget.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,fv0c,87m,asp,6ssn
:: Sun's Cross-Platform JES Broadens Choice
Sun Microsystems' decision to extend its Java Enterprise System
to Windows- and HP-UX-based servers should give IT managers a
healthy dose of platform independence—the kind that many have
been demanding for years.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1292,1,jejf,m4vy,asp,6ssn
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* Feature 7) ---------------> JavaBytes <----------------
# 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/
:: Emerging Technologies Toolkit
The Emerging Technologies Toolkit (ETTK) includes a SOAP engine
and an embedded application server. Version 2.1 of the ETTK -- a
software toolkit for designing, developing, and executing
emerging autonomic and Web service technologies also includes
Cloudscape 10.0.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12209
:: J80
J80 is one Z80 Emulator written in JAVA with included a standard
BIOS for complete Microcomputer with working CP/M 2.2, CP/M 3.0
and one simple ZX Spectrum 48/128K emulator.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12212
:: EasyPhoto
easyPHOTO is an image processing programme used for quick
and easy transformation of photographs for the Internet.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12211
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* Feature 8) ------------> New on internet.com <---------
:: Google Gavel Goes Up
On Thursday, Google stopped issuing ID numbers to investors who
want in on its IPO, in preparation for the opening of bidding at
9 a.m. EDT on Friday.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3394401
:: HP, Oil Prices Sink Stocks
Hewlett-Packard's pre-trading announcement of unexpectedly low
third-quarter earnings set a bleak tone for stocks Thursday as
all major indexes began and ended in the red.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3394381
:: Gmail Trademark in Dispute
While news of the beta launch of Gmail, Google's free Webmail
service, thrilled the public, it sent a few companies running to
the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to stake their claims.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3394361
:: Apple Plugs OS X Vulnerabilities
Mac OS X Panther users at risk of sensitive data leakage,
DoS attacks and system access.
http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3392971
:: Clustering Your Way to Supercomputing
As the climate for scaling out heats up, enterprise interest in
clusters continues to grow, along with definitions and vendor
claims. We look at clustering vs. grid vs. utility computing,
and highlight offerings from IBM and SGI.
http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3392731
:: Wireless LAN Tools Part 3: Discovery and Planning
In part three of this four part study, we tackle the toughest
part of WLAN deployment, patrolling your network.
http://www.isp-planet.com/fixed_wireless/technology/2004/wlan_analyzers_pt3.html
:: Critical Bug Found in AOL's AIM
A specially crafted AIM away message could put users at risk
of PC takeover.
http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3392401
:: Need Affordable Hosting? Go Daddy
GoDaddy.com is more than just an odd name; it's the odd name of
a company that offers the lowest price for domain names and Web
hosting we've ever seen. We look at what you get for the money.
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/article.php/3391191
:: What Users Want in IE Upgrade
There's a hive of activity at Redmond around Internet Explorer.
If version 7.0 is on tap, what improvements can we expect?
http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news/article.php/3392061
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* Feature 9) -------------> Java on Jupitermedia <-------
:: Spring: Creating Objects So You Don't Have To
As a dependency injection framework (not to mention one of the
more popular open source Java projects today), Spring links
objects together using XML definitions. Find out about Spring
and the ways you can invert control in your object programming.
http://www.devx.com/Java/Article/21665
:: Spectrum Analysis using Java, Frequency Resolution versus Data Length
Baldwin provides the code and explains the requirements for
using spectral analysis to resolve spectral peaks for pulses
containing closely spaced truncated sinusoids.
http://www.developer.com/java/
:: BREW Up a Better Way to Synch Data Between Apps Using a Singleton
The most elegant way to ensure the synchronization of data
between two separate apps is to use a singleton. The problem is
that BREW doesn't support global or class member variables.
Learn how BREW's IModule interface lets you implement
singletons—without relying on the usual methods.
http://www.devx.com/wireless/Article/21611
:: An Introduction to Object-Relational Mapping with Hibernate
Store objects of any kind without the common data persistence
problems.
http://www.developer.com/java/data/article.php/3391131
:: Build "Win-tuitive" Java Applications
You can make your cross-platform Java application more intuitive
for Windows users. Learn how enabling access to the tray bar and
programming your application to act as a Windows Service
provides this functionality.
http://www.devx.com/Java/Article/21604
:: The Smart Choice for Smart Clients: J2EE or .NET?
Don't know where to begin with smart-client implementation or
whether J2EE or .NET is the better choice for it? Follow a firm
as it uses the .NET and J2EE frameworks to construct a smart-
client application requiring online/offline access, no-touch
deployment, and data synchronization.
http://www.devx.com/Java/Article/21602
:: Manipulate GIS Coordinates with Java
Here is a Java class that can represent a GIS coordinate in your
program, and allow you to 'move', or translate, the coordinate
given distance and direction.
http://www.developer.com/java/other/article.php/3393581
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