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In this week's newsletter: * 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/
:: A Closer Look at the Java Rules Engine API (JSR 94) The most frustrating part of a project is change and the sad reality is that change is inevitable. To help us deal with this Benoy investigates the new Java Rules Engine API, which defines guidelines to provide a common API for use in rule engines. http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/rules_engine/
:: 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/
:: Graphic Draw - Dynamic Drawing Applet This software is a drawing graphic interface used for web pages and forums. With this applet, your visitors can draw and save and view their drawing on your web site. This application could for example be used in a discussion forum , your visitors will be able to add graph accompanying their text. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,cqz7,3jfy,asp,6ssn
:: Advanced Newsticker Advanced Newsticker is a highly configurable, single line newsticker. Cool effects range from vertical or horizontal scrolling, typing, and fading! http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,mcj1,jmud,asp,6ssn
:: 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=1,1410,1,1qqo,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=1,1410,1,1790,itxq,asp,6ssn

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* Feature 4) --> Windows Technology Featured Articles <--
:: Custom Object Data Binding with .NET Developers often use brute force coding to marshal data between the GUI and application objects. In this article, Luther Stanton explains how to use.NET's out-of-the-box data-binding functionality to make this job much easier. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,jnp,fa1p,asp,6ssn
:: Validating Email Addresses with ASP Too often email validation stops at simply checking that the text submitted contains the "@" and "." characters, but for many applications this really isn't good enough. This article starts by breifly explaining the situation and then walks you through building a page that takes an email address and checks its validity by performing a MX lookup on the address's domain. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,c1u2,3ygv,asp,6ssn

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* Feature 5) --------------> Java Forum <----------------
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* Feature 6) ------------------> News <------------------
# Java and Jini News http://javaboutique.internet.com/news/ http://javaboutique.internet.com/jini/
:: Oracle Prevails in DoJ Suit to Block PeopleSoft The company said the decision removes a significant roadblock to the acquisition. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,1ezl,25oa,asp,6ssn
:: Jakarta Tomcat 5.5.1 The Jakarta Tomcat development team has announced the release of version 5.5.1. "This second build in the 5.5 branch contains a number of significant stability improvements over 5.5.0, as well as a host of documentation updates and minor fixes." http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,f0na,6ljb,asp,6ssn
:: JavaServer Faces 1.1_01 Sun Microsystems has updated JavaServer Faces to version 1.1_01. "...1.1_01 release is now available featuring bug fixes and performance. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,ailo,70gb,asp,6ssn
:: Jakarta Commons Math 1.0-RC1 The Jakarta Commons Math development team has announced their first release candidate for version 1.0, their first release, of the math library. "The release candidate is being made available so that users can test the release and provide feedback. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,admo,cy84,asp,6ssn
:: Have Jini, will travel Orbitz put Sun's technology at the core of the framework that powers its online reservation systems http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,lezv,hkr1,asp,6ssn
:: BEA WebLogic Server Ranked Top in Market for J2EE Application Server... In an ongoing commitment to its developer community, BEA Systems (Nasdaq: BEAS), a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, today announced top ranking for BEA in a J2EE Application Server Survey conducted by The Middleware Company that polled 1,148 middleware professionals. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,5w0u,4xbo,asp,6ssn
:: Quake2 Engine In Java "Ok, so the game is old and there was a really poor web version some years back, but some guys at Bytonic Software in Germany have done a full source port of the Quake2 engine from C to Java. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,cjcx,l0sf,asp,6ssn
:: Oracle Targets SMBs with App Server Lite With more bang for the buck, Oracle's Application Server 10g targets smaller businesses. But will lack of J2EE 1.4 support lessen its appeal? http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,fnel,6yye,asp,6ssn
:: Sun Revisits Its Telecom Roots The systems vendor takes on the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture with new servers and customer wins. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,ja6j,cj53,asp,6ssn
:: Oracle's New App Suite Tackles RFID Oracle is preparing to release its next major upgrade to the E- Business Suite application suite in the next couple months. It promises more functions tailored to meet specific industry needs. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,hxy8,2iv6,asp,6ssn
:: Sun Set to Switch and Fight Apparently, Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) has decided it would rather switch and fight, at least potentially, with Cisco and other traditional switch vendors. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,gust,bgnr,asp,6ssn
:: Leading Brands Across the Globe Go-Live on Oracle(R) Application... Major Industrial Conglomerates and Government Agencies use Oracle's J2EE and Business Integration Features http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,hq6l,m1x7,asp,6ssn
:: ARM makes series of Java announcements Sun Microsystems Inc. said it has entered into an agreement with ARM Ltd. to integrate and distribute optimized Java solutions for mobile devices. Both companies also agreed to establish a single distribution source through Sun. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,lpyy,d12e,asp,6ssn
:: Major Korean Carrier -Korea Telecom Freetel- Licenses Java from Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced that KTF has licensed Java(tm) technology from Sun for its mobile data services. A milestone in the adoption of Korea's national standard for mobile phones, this agreement will support Korean mobile operators to complete its transition to Wireless Internet Platform for Interoperability (WIPI) and to take advantage of global Java technology economy. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,m8r5,i6ri,asp,6ssn

:: Spring Framework 1.1 Final The Spring Framework project has released version 1.1 Final of their web application development framework. "We are pleased to announce that Spring Framework 1.1 (final) has just been released. Since 1.1 RC2, some API clarifications have happened and a number of bugs have been fixed. There is also a variety of minor new features." http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,2iz0,hw66,asp,6ssn
:: Commons JEXL 1.0 Final The Jakarta Commons JEXL project has announced the release of version 1.0. Aside from being the final 1.0 release the package additionally adds support for ant-style properties. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,l0ev,hrce,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/
:: XML Security Suite This is a tool that provides three important security features such as digital signature, encryption, and access control for XML documents. http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12263
:: JRegexpTester JRegexpTester is a Swing/GUI standalone application that will help you test regular expressions ( regexp ) with the java standard API. http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12265
:: Marathon Marathon is a testing framework for GUI applications developed using Java/Swing. http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12261
:: Onlisys EZJ EZ-J Java Toolkit allows users to create a nice-looking Java GUI with a few lines of code. http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12258

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* Feature 8) ------------> New on internet.com <---------
:: Hardware Players Devise New Storage Interface The complete delivery due by April 2005 to give businesses time to prepare. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,i957,5hij,asp,6ssn
:: King of the Road - The Mobile SMB There's more to going mobile than choosing the coolest gadget. A few SMB owners and wireless experts share their thoughts on what you need to know. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,8ezp,6u5q,asp,6ssn
:: A Smoking Gun for Stamps.com A test project by the online stamp company goes awry as Russian spies, war criminals and Monica Lewinsky's blue dress (yes, that one) have their day on the U.S. stamp. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,kda2,futs,asp,6ssn
:: Copyright Office Jumps Into P2P Fray Negotiations continuing over controversial proposal to allow copyright owners to sue P2P networks. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,v5z,ecoq,asp,6ssn
:: Macromedia Looks to Make Web Conferencing a Breeze The San Francisco-based software provider announces new pricing plans designed to make its Flash-based Macromedia Breeze Live Web conferencing hosted service attractive to to small and mid- size businesses. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,id4o,21s0,asp,6ssn
:: Edmund Fish, General Manager, AOL Desktop Messaging The general manager of America Online's desktop messaging unit talks about IM interoperability, innovation and the state of the corporate IM market. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,cudd,4vnx,asp,6ssn
:: Big Blue Plugs DB2 Holes IBM releases 'FixPaks' for vulnerabilities found in its DB2 Universal Database product. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,3gfa,a3z8,asp,6ssn
:: An All-in-One Network Appliance SMBs Can Afford ClearPath Network's SNAP VPN crams 11 network features into one plug-and-play box � network management doesn't get much easier. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,j84d,lk3y,asp,6ssn
:: Enterprise Unix Roundup -- Longhorn's Loss, Linux's Gain Does Longhorn's delay open the long-awaited window of opportunity for the Linux desktop? With recent versions of RPM, transaction rollbacks http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,iwf,m3qq,asp,6ssn

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:: Processing Image Pixels using Java, Getting Started Baldwin shows you how to modify an image by modifying the pixels belonging to that image. He also provides a driver program that makes it easy to modify the pixels in an image and to display the modified image. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,ildf,hve9,asp,6ssn
:: Programming Language Popularity: The TCP Index for September, 2004 Java loses the top spot! Which programming language is currently the most popular? We present the rankings according to the TIOBE Programming Community (TPC) Index. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,a2cg,98do,asp,6ssn
:: Malware Defined: Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses The first step to protecting yourself from viruses, worms, trojan horses, and other threats is understanding them. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,5r3m,5sun,asp,6ssn
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=1,1410,1,frdq,o0a,asp,6ssn
:: Master Networking in J2ME for Well-connected Mobile Apps J2ME supports a Generic Connection Framework that provides a variety of standard network connectivity options. Find out how to take advantage of J2ME networking in your applications. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,iey7,c5ze,asp,6ssn
:: Optimizing Fixed Point (FP) Math with J2ME Although hard-core code optimization on modern fast desktop and server machines is an arcane and disappearing art, there's still a need for such optimization when targeting the less powerful processors used in the handheld and mobile devices, particularly for game programming. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,6r8t,lp2v,asp,6ssn
:: Author of FuzzyJess Talks About AI and Java Bob Orchard is the author of FuzzyJess, the Java-based, fuzzy logic API extension to Jess, and a veteran of many expert systems projects. In this interview, he discusses the state of artificial intelligence (AI), expert systems (ES), and the richness of possibilities for Java developers to utilize his tools for building fuzzy rule-based expert systems. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,cegs,fxct,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=1,1410,1,8cd4,60nk,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=1,1410,1,8a5i,auny,asp,6ssn
:: Preparing for the Pain of Basel II One key area to monitor in today's business world is risk and asset management. Martin Owen, chief consultant of Popkin Software, discusses the issues surrounding achieving compliance with the Basel II accord. http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,1410,1,4hoz,9gh0,asp,6ssn

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