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* Feature 1) Articles
* Feature 2) From the Archive
* Feature 3) New Applets and Applications
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* Feature 5) Java Forum
* Feature 6) Java and Jini News
* Feature 7) Java Bytes
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* Feature 1) ---------------> Articles <-----------------
# Java Articles
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/
:: Logic Explorers CodeLogic for Java 1.5
Nothing can save development time like good documentation.
Understanding the big picture allows developers to go deeper
faster. CodeLogic 1.5 will allow developers to dynamically
generate documentation on the fly. This week Drew Flakman's
going to tell us how this new tool stacks up.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/reviews/codelogic/
:: Service Oriented Architecture - Part 1
In the first part of this series, Samudra lays out the ground
work for SOA and shows us how to identify potential Services.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/serv_orient/
:: Web Services Metadata
The "JSR181" effort is led by BEA systems and is presently in
the public review stage of the JCP. There objective... A rapid
and simple solution to define and develop web services.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/webservices/
:: SAP announces J2EE support with NetWeaver
SAP and Java together? This month SAP made the big announcement, that the
NetWeaver technology platform will now offer support for the
Java 2 Platform intrigued we waanted to know more.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/NetWeaver/
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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/
:: Java Juggling
Juggling your work, your home, and your family? Let's add some
balls. This applet allows user to juggle up to three balls. It's
not as easy as it looks.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/juggler/
:: Lemonade 2
An educational applet (geared for smaller children) which
teaches business essentials by simulating a small business (A
lemonade stand).
http://javaboutique.internet.com/Lemonade2/
:: JavaPad
JavaPad is an environment for writing Java applets and
applications. It was made using JDK 1.3 & is compatible with JDK
1.2 and later versions.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/applications/javapad/
:: Duper
Duper is a Java tool that scans directories for identical files
and allows users to easily locate and delete duplicates wasting
hard disk space.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/duper/
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* Feature 4) --> Windows Technology Featured Articles <--
:: Using Template Files to Simplify Text Formatting in ASP
If you've ever written an ASP page that sends an email or prints
to a printer, you know what a pain it can be to format the plain
text that these tasks require. What if there was a way you
could do the formatting in a separate stand alone template file
and then replace placeholders in that file with the values from
your script? Well... you can!
http://www.asp101.com/articles/john/templates/default.asp
:: Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services - Part 2
Adnan Masood continues his discussion of Microsoft SQL Server
Analysis services and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting services.
In this part, he discusses the steps that go into building more
advanced reports.
http://www.15seconds.com/issue/041027.htm
:: The Power of SQL CASE Statements
In this article we'll take a look at the powerful CASE
statement, shining light on its utility and usefulness in
everyday data-driven Web sites.
http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/102704-1.shtml
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* Feature 5) ---------------> Java Forum <---------------
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# JavaBoutique Users Poll
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* Feature 6) -----------------> News <-------------------
# Java and Jini News
http://javaboutique.internet.com/news/
http://javaboutique.internet.com/jini/
:: jClientUpload 1.2
The jClientUpload project has announced version 1.2 with many
new enhancments. These include support for Base64 parameters
encdoding, cookie support, and support for many new protocols.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,e9y3,dqi,asp,6ssn
:: Equinox 1.1
Matt Raible has announced version 1.1 of Equinox, his light
version of AppFuse, with a number of improvements. "I changed
the default web framework to be Spring and added a very simple
"CRUD users" feature.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,8fnd,rom,asp,6ssn
:: Games for Eclipse 3.1 Final
An interesting application, Games for Eclipse, has released
version 3.1 Final. The release is a maintenance version to
update support for the latest Eclipse. "The goal of the project
is to provide implementations of different games as plugins for
Eclipse IDE"
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,9mp9,fj3s,asp,6ssn
:: Daffodil Software Releases One$DB
Daffodil Software has announced the release of One$DB, a free
version of its Daffodil The write in, "One$DB is exactly the
same as Daffodil DB, barring a few features such as Full Text
Search, Persistent Stored Modules and Row Sets.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,8slk,dovj,asp,6ssn
:: Java iCal Group Scheduler 1.5
The Java iCal Group Scheduler project has released version 1.5.
"The program can now read and write iCalendar files and write to
databases.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,gek2,jvwk,asp,6ssn
:: AntFlow Released
Onion Networks has announced the first public release of
AntFlow. "AntFlow builds upon Apache Ant to provide a new
approach to simplifying system automation that uses pipelines of
hot folders chained together to perform a given task.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,ira1,27zs,asp,6ssn
:: JavaService Initial Release
The ObjectWeb consortium has released the first package of
JavaService. "JavaService is a Win32 executable that allows any
Java class to be run as an NT service.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,ma3u,j7co,asp,6ssn
:: JaXLib 0.6.3
The JaXLib project has released version 0.6.3 of their open
source Java I/O library to address some minor bugs.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,pw2,1yfr,asp,6ssn
:: Sun Microsystems Powers Global Smart Card Market; Java
Technology Enabled Cards Top Three Quarters...
Sun Microsystems Inc., the creator and leading advocate of
Java(TM) technology, today announced that its award-winning Java
Card technology platform has reached a milestone
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,c2rc,6axi,asp,6ssn
:: Open Source Solaris Stalls
Launch of version 10 is set for next week but the commercial
product and open source versions of the server OS remain veiled
while Sun works out some snags.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,1jl2,8p8c,asp,6ssn
:: Haley Systems Launches HaleyRules for Java Environments
New, High Performance Rules Engine Opens Java OEM Market for
Haley
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,9iqq,hsfm,asp,6ssn
:: Tools wrap: Java and .Net are boosted
BEA Systems and Enerjy Software this week are expanding Java
tools efforts while MKS is focusing on boosting Microsoft’s
Visual Studio .Net development platform.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,e5r9,idd4,asp,6ssn
:: Java Version of Tumbler Port-Knocker
John Graham-Cumming has released the first Java version of
tumbler. "tumbler is a protocol that enables a client piece of
software to securely tell a server process on a remote machine
to execute a predetermined command. tumbler is similar to port
knocking and is designed so that a remote user can securly and
steathily enable and disable server processes, or open and close
firewall holes on a computer connected to the Internet."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,6wfh,2obj,asp,6ssn
:: Java System Web Server Security Vuln.
Sun Microsystems is warning of a serious security flaw in its
Java System Web Server. Sun's advisory indicates, "There are no
reliable symptoms that would indicate the described issues have
been exploited to execute arbitrary code. The Web Proxy Server
or Admin Server may crash if the buffer overflow vulnerabilities
have been exploited."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,ijq5,aljn,asp,6ssn
:: M.E.T.A. Initial Release
The initial release, version 1.2, of the M.E.T.A. (Maven
Environment for Turbine Applications) plugin for Maven and
Turbine has been released. "M.E.T.A. builds an application
skeleton from a set of prebuilt configuration files and some
user supplied parameters."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,m4d6,izms,asp,6ssn
:: Bamboo 1.0 RC3
The RIFE forum module, Bamboo project has released its first
public package, version 1.0 RC3. "After many months of hard work
we finally released Bamboo to the public. It is a Java forum web
application that values clarity and ease of use over superflous
information and features.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,237y,j8oh,asp,6ssn
:: Abstract User Interface Markup Language (AUIML) Toolkit 5.1
IBM's alphaWorks has released version 5.1 of their Abstract User
Interface Markup Language (AUIML) toolkit. "Version 5.1 now
supports Eclipse 3.0.1 and includes significant updates in Web-
renderered tables and other widgets. The release also includes
many layout and functional fixes."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,8mry,mei3,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/
:: FluxTime
FluxTime Studio Client is a highly visual animation software
allowing users to create animation clips in a very direct and
easy way.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12371
:: JFindReplace
FindReplace is a "find and replace" Swing component that
has various options.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12373
:: Java MP3 Player
This is the newest version of "My Little Java MP3 Player."
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12370
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* Feature 8) -------------> New on internet.com <--------
:: Spammer Gets Slammer
A Virginia jury hands out nine-year prison term in first
U.S. felony spam conviction.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,cmq8,izje,asp,6ssn
:: Enterprise Unix Roundup: Perfecting Solaris
Solaris 10 will officially launch later this month, but it will
not ship until year end, with the open source version trailing
behind that. Is Sun's quest for perfection a savvy move? GPG
keys and md5sum verify downloads haven't been tampered with.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,iyfw,lh5m,asp,6ssn
:: More IE Vulnerabilities
The recently discovered holes allow hackers to help themselves.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,c79n,6c5v,asp,6ssn
:: Technology, Policy and Politics
What awaits after Election 2004? internetnews.com rounds up the
issues, and tech's budding role in democracy.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,c24t,fhg9,asp,6ssn
:: PCI Express' Slow Eclipse of AGP
It's been anything but an overnight transition, but Athlon 64
chipsets' belated arrival alongside Pentium 4 platforms means
the higher-bandwidth, dual-card-capable PCI Express interface is
now free to push aside AGP -- although ATI and Nvidia's muddled
mix of high, low, and midrange graphics processors will help
make 2005, not 2004, the year of destiny.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,8bqj,bdkr,asp,6ssn
:: Three Tips to Perk Up PC Performance
Improve your company's PC performance -- without spending a fortune
or calling for tech support.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,98ae,b5rr,asp,6ssn
:: Open Source Solaris Stalls
If you were expecting a sneak peak of an open source Solaris or
to buy a commercial version next week when it launches, don't
hold your breath.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,grbj,j3ry,asp,6ssn
:: Cisco: Customers Determine Wireless Success
Wi-Fi emerged in the early 1990s but didn't take off until the
late 1990s. By then, laptops were common and consumers wanted to
use them for un-tethered network access from airports, coffee
shops, hotels and homes.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,20yf,93m7,asp,6ssn
:: Stocks Sell Off On Exit Poll Buzz
A stock market rally gave way to selling Tuesday afternoon after
a Web site published early exit poll data showing Democratic
challenger John Kerry with a small lead in the key states of
Florida and Ohio.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,17sy,1,ko1e,3qdn,asp,6ssn
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:: Logic Explorers CodeLogic for Java 1.5
Nothing can save development time like good documentation.
Understanding the big picture allows developers to go deeper
faster. CodeLogic 1.5 will allow developers to dynamically
generate documentation on the fly. This week Drew Falkman's
going to tell us how this new tool stacks up.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/reviews/codelogic/
:: Service Oriented Architecture - Part 1
In the first part of this series, Samudra lays out the ground
work for SOA and shows us how to identify potential Services.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/serv_orient/
:: A Developer's Overview of ERP: What Do ERP Systems Look Like?
What features make up an Enterprise System?
http://www.developer.com/java/ent/article.php/3429931
:: Migrating to a Service-Oriented Architecture, Part 2
Gain a better understanding of the major considerations in
planning a migration to a Service-Oriented Architecture by
looking at services and interfaces.
http://www.developer.com/java/ent/article.php/3428291
:: Shout from the Hilltops with the J2ME Wireless Messaging API
Text messaging rapidly surfaced as the killer app of the
wireless space. Find out how to integrate text messaging into
your J2ME applications using the Wireless Messaging APIs.
http://www.devx.com/wireless/Article/22266
:: Use SWT Listener Classes Effectively for Responsive Java UIs
By using the SWT listener classes effectively as this article
prescribes, you can win the hearts of your Java application
users with highly responsive GUIs.
http://www.devx.com/Java/Article/22264
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