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* Feature 1) Articles
* Feature 2) From the Archive
* Feature 3) New Applets and Applications
* Feature 4) Windows Technology Featured Article
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* Feature 6) Java and Jini News
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* Feature 1) ----------------> Articles <----------------
# Java Articles
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/
:: Hibernate: A Developer's Notebook Part III
In the third and final installment in the series we look at the
progress we've made setting up our database and how Hibernate
has eased the development process.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/resources/hibernate/index-9.html
:: Metrics for Object Oriented Software Development
This month Samudra examines a couple of important object
oriented metrics and shows how they can be adopted at design and
development stages of a project.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/codemetrics/
:: 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/
:: Pegs
This is a game applet called Pegs. The object is to rid the game
screen of pegs without losing your peg mover. Good luck!
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,1qqo,6x9b,asp,6ssn
:: GPA Calculator
Take a look at this handy calculator for the college students.
SImply input credit hours and grades received to figure out your
current GPA.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,1790,itxq,asp,6ssn
:: JFDraw V1.0.1
JFDraw is a pure Java based graphics application and library
package. JFDraw utilizes features of Java2D, and expands a lot
of graph routines for more complex vector graph processing. You
can run JFDraw under any operating system that supports Java.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,ge1x,6auu,asp,6ssn
:: Poor Man's Imaging Wrapper
This library is a wrapper which exposes a set of imaging
operations as a set of functions. One of the main design
objectives was to keep it as simple as possible and to generate
output images as expected by a person without forcing him to
know anything about the underlying imaging APIs. I am still
working on it but I would like to know your comments and
suggestions.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,fros,h0sr,asp,6ssn
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* Feature 4) --> Windows Technology Featured Articles <--
:: Tuning Up ADO.NET Connection Pooling in ASP.NET Applications
Connection pooling increases the performance of Web applications by reusing
active database connections instead of creating a new connection with every
request. This article shows how to monitor the connection pool, diagnose a
potential problem, and apply the appropriate fix.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,mh0c,ld7r,asp,6ssn
:: Sort Data Table by Heading ASP.NET Sample
Last week we brought you a classic ASP sample that allowed users to
sort data from a database by simply clicking on the heading of the
field they wanted to sort by. This week we're back with the code to
accomplish the same task using ASP.NET.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,kq42,iwow,asp,6ssn
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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/
:: Cloudscape embeddable SQL database engine for Java
The IBM Cloudscape lightweight, pure Java technology-based
embeddable architecture makes it the ideal database engine for
deploying database-driven Java applications.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,c39r,ebom,asp,6ssn
:: Sun prepares Java server beta
Sun Microsystems plans to begin beta testing the high-end
versions of its Java application server next month and to
release them by the end of the year.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,314p,2h30,asp,6ssn
:: Nokia, Vodafone Attack Java Troubles In Mobile Phones
Nokia Corp. and Vodafone Group Plc on Thursday said they have
launched a standards initiative to make it possible for software
makers to develop Java applications that can run across cellular
phones built by different manufacturers.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,kc28,52pg,asp,6ssn
:: Oracle Patch Day: Critical Flaws Fixed
Security patches released for multiple 'high risk' flaws in
Oracle's enterprise-focused products.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,i8h0,6rf7,asp,6ssn
:: Java Enterprise Gains Broader Support
Borland, CA, Quest and Mercury adopt Sun's application server
for development as the company inks deals with a European
wireless telco and Back Bay Technologies.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,8e05,dr2o,asp,6ssn
:: Java Enterprise Gains Broader Support
Sun Microsystems' Java Enterprise System (JES) is fast becoming
the platform of choice for customers, partners and developers
alike, the company said Wednesday.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,8e05,dr2o,asp,6ssn
:: LogicaCMG to incorporate Java into messaging platform
Anglo-Dutch information technology services firm LogicaCMG will
use Sun Microsystems' Java Enterprise System for its wireless
data services and messaging offerings, Sun announced Tuesday.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,9hso,c0q7,asp,6ssn
:: Sun Java(TM) Workstations Take the Industry by Storm
Customers and Partners Turn to Sun's New AMD Opteron(TM)
Processor-Based Workstations for Better Performance and
Increased Flexibility at a Lower Price.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,l9qj,hkax,asp,6ssn
:: Mozilla / Mozilla Firefox Apple Java Plugin Tab Spoofing...
A vulnerability has been reported in Mozilla / Mozilla Firefox,
which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct phishing
attacks.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,5u1b,i20e,asp,6ssn
:: Developer Momentum Builds for Java(TM) Enterprise System
Borland, Computer Associates, Compuware, Mercury Interactive and
Quest Software Leverage Sun's Platform to Broaden the Ecosystem
for Enterprise Developers
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,fpps,8hpg,asp,6ssn
:: Sun Lands 'Tactical' Java Desktop Deal With NHS
The UK's National Health Service has purchased 5,000 licenses
for Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java Desktop System (JDS) after
eight months of evaluation trials for the Linux-based desktop
system.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,ec2i,lire,asp,6ssn
:: developerWorks Launches Cloudscape Website
IBM developerWorks has unveiled a new developerWorks section
specifically to help Cloudscape developers. Cloudscape is a Java
database that was donated to the Apache Software Foundation and
has become Project Derby.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,9xx6,ht7u,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/
:: CSV Manager
Read and write CSV files from within your Java application.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12242
:: CodeRuler
Your objective as a player in CodeRuler is to write Java code
that simulates the ruler of a medieval kingdom.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12244
:: PDFTextStream
PDFTextStream, is a high-performance PDF text and metadata
extraction library for Java applications and web services.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12249
:: MySQL Administrator
Navicat (MySQL GUI) is a powerful MySQL database
administration and development tool.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12234
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* Feature 8) -------------> New on internet.com <--------
:: Redmond Waltzes Into Online Music
Microsoft showed up at the music download party on Wednesday
with a music store wrapped around a new version of the Windows
Media Player (WMP).
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,3tkn,dlin,asp,6ssn
:: You Too Can Talk to Your Car
Are you one of those lost drivers who refuses to ask for
directions? Now you have no excuse -- as long as you're driving
one of the latest Hondas rolling into showrooms.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,d3ux,2agp,asp,6ssn
:: eBay's Korean Bid
Online marketplace eBay moved forward on its acquisition of
Korean rival Internet Auction Co. (IAC) after nearly doubling
its original offer.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,b5su,jqlu,asp,6ssn
:: FrontBridge Fills Archiving Gaps
FrontBridge Technologies put its best foot forward with an
acquisition and the launch of a new managed service, the company
said Monday.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,fajl,7jdb,asp,6ssn
:: Veritas to Buy KVS
In a year when many of the leading e-mail archiving businesses
are being snapped up by larger companies, storage and utility
computing specialist Veritas Software agreed to acquire KVault
Software Limited for $225 million in cash.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,9hl9,bhio,asp,6ssn
:: Intel Worries Weigh On Market
Worries that Intel will lower revenue guidance during its
mid-quarter update on Thursday dragged stocks lower Monday.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,58uc,adj6,asp,6ssn
:: It's Official: Longhorn 2006
Microsoft makes deep cuts in features to get its next major
release of Windows on the road.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,llcb,ba2b,asp,6ssn
:: An SMB Security Blanket -- Expert Tips from HP
Want to keep viruses, worms, Trojans and other nefarious
security threats from running roughshod over your business? We
ran a series of questions by an HP security expert — here's what
we learned.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,bmb1,kkti,asp,6ssn
:: Enterprise Unix Roundup -- Will SPF Burn Developers?
We revisit the minefield of intellectual property with a close
look at SPF and its newest, most vocal champion: Microsoft. If
you're serious about protecting your data, consider encrypting
the entire drive.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,8c3o,58m0,asp,6ssn
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* Feature 9) ------------> Java on Jupitermedia <--------
:: Java JAXP, Transforming XML to XHTML
Baldwin shows you how to use XSLT to transform an XML document
into an XHTML document. He also shows you how to write Java
code to perform the same transformation.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,6pyd,5n1z,asp,6ssn
:: NetBeans 4.0 Beta Released
Sun's latest IDE focuses on time-saving features and the
inclusion of Ant.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,jpbl,9g87,asp,6ssn
:: Let the Application Flow Organize Your Objects
Learn about a style of programming that has advantages in
the area of application maintenance, testing, and integration.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,6pyd,5n1z,asp,6ssn
:: Write Efficient Java Apps Using Native Data Structures with JNI
Sometimes Java's data structures use too much memory to store
the data you need to store. In such situations, you can use the
JNI native code interface to access native data structures. Find
out how to use the STL in C++ to implement a space-efficient
hashtable that works like a regular Java hashtable.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,8cd4,60nk,asp,6ssn
:: Simplify Java XML Parsing with Jakarta Digester
Jakarta's Digester maps data from an XML source to Java objects.
Learn all about this package and its advantages over other
similar APIs. Then follow a real life Digester parsing example.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,8a5i,auny,asp,6ssn
:: Tiger Stripes: Get Ready to Purr Over J2SE 5.0
Tiger, the next version of the J2SE SDK, features language
improvements, better performance, better debugging and
management, near-native GUI representation, and much more. We
grab the Tiger by the tail and take a good look at what it has
to offer.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,13pl,1,gdbb,ef0z,asp,6ssn
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