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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
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* Feature 1) ---------------> Articles <-----------------
# Java Articles
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/
:: Sun Previews New Tools
The company talks up new beta releases to coincide with its
upcoming Solaris 10 launch.
http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3433491
:: 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/
:: Protection! Pro
Protection! Pro, Provides enhanced licensing protection for Java
applications It offers users the ability to lock user licenses
to specific hardware or systems.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,bh5j,1xr2,asp,6ssn
:: Moving Fractals
This applet is an easy and very fast fractal image generator
with 3-D display, zoom in and out, 5 fractal formulas, powerful
color functions, automatic zooming, animations, 256x256 and
512x512 versions and more.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/fractals/
:: License4J
License4J is a pure Java library for creating and validating
licenses. The key concept is features of a license. You can
easily add any feature to your license file, i.e. name of the
product, version, expiry date, number of executable instances,
customer's name, company, IP address, etc.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/License4J/
:: 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/
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* Feature 4) --> Windows Technology Featured Articles <--
:: Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services - Part 3
Adnan Masood concludes his discussion of Microsoft SQL Server
Analysis services and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting services.
In the final part, he discusses Reporting Server web services
and using custom code in reports.
http://www.15seconds.com/issue/041110.htm
Introduction to Inheritance in ASP.NET
How many times have you been working with an object or ASP.NET
control and wanted it to behave a little differently or do
something that it couldn't? What if you could make a new version
that automatically got all the features of the old version and
only changed or added what you wanted? You can... and it's all
thanks to the fact that .NET is object oriented.
http://www.asp101.com/lessons/inheritance.asp
Working with the WebSurvey Control's Results
In this article, I want to introduce another control,
SurveyResult, which is designed to work hand-in-hand with
WebSurvey. As it's name implies, SurveyResult displays the
results of a WebSurvey survey. In my previous article we looked
at how to use the WebSurvey control; by the end of this article
you'll see how to easily display the results of a completed
survey.
http://aspnet.4guysfromrolla.com/articles/111004-1.aspx
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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/
:: Sun Desktop Rises in Japan Again
The company inks its second major contract in the country
as part of a broader Open Desktop Environment initiative.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,hb61,4fdw,asp,6ssn
:: AppFuse 1.6.1
Matt Raible has announced the release of version 1.6.1 of
AppFuse. "This release is primarily a bug fix release, but it
also contains a slick "AppGen" tool for generating full CRUD
(with sample data and tests) from a POJO."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,6lxe,9up4,asp,6ssn
:: JFTP 3.6
jMethods has released version 3.6 of JFTP. They write in, "JFTP
start up issue on some UNIX configurations has been fixed. It
appears that the issue is with the Motif Look and Feel. In order
to fix this, version 3.6 starts with default look and feel
(Metal on JRE 1.4.x and Ocean on JRE 1.5.x) on platforms other
than Windows and Mac OS X.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,46m8,3pq8,asp,6ssn
:: Tomcat 5.5.4 Stable
The Jakarta Tomcat development team has released version 5.5.4
Stable. " After ample testing and voting time, the Apache
Jakarta Tomcat development team has ratified the 5.5.4 release
as stable. This is the first stable release of the 5.5 branch."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,2d7y,b19u,asp,6ssn
:: NetBeans Profiler Milestone 3
The NetBeans Profiler project has announced the availability of
their Milestone 3 release. It includes support for NetBeans 4.0,
UI improvements, and some bug fixes.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,cl3z,iv7g,asp,6ssn
:: Mouse Gestures Library for Java
Smardec has announced the release of Mouse Gestures, an open
source (LGPL) pure Java library for recognition and processing
mouse gestures. "With Mouse Gestures you have a fast way to
execute commands without using the keyboard, menus or toolbars.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,2fxw,ir2a,asp,6ssn
:: Emfatic Language for Eclipse
IBM's alphaWorks has released Emfatic, a language for
representing EMF Ecore models in textual form. They write in,
"Emfatic runs on Linux and is comprised of several Eclipse plug-
ins including an editor and a parser for the language. The
Eclipse plug-ins add actions that allow Emfatic source code to
be compiled into an Ecore model and also allow Ecore models to
be decompiled into Emfatic source code."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,2xoa,fzi8,asp,6ssn
:: XpoLog Center 2.6
XpoLog Center, a log management application, has released
version 2.6 with new features. These include SQL querys can now
be run against logs, logs can be accessed over SSH, and more.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,k2ot,5tsn,asp,6ssn
:: Struts 2.0: 'Shale' - Struts and JavaServer Faces Proposal
The Apache Struts project has published a proposal for how
Struts and JavaServer Faces can work together for the next
release of Struts, codenamed 'Shale'.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,5nto,87lz,asp,6ssn
:: Fedora Core 3
The Fedora Linux project has released version Core 3. "Fedora
Core 3 is now available from Red Hat and at distinguished mirror
sites near you, and is also available in the torrent.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,6yix,7qiq,asp,6ssn
:: Orion Server 2.0.4 (experimental)
The Orion Server development team has released version 2.0.4
(experimental). "This release includes a number of fixes and
rounds off the jsp 1.2 implementation, and is likely to be the
last release with any new features in the 2.x series as we shift
our focus to Orion 3.0.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,2cp6,dwot,asp,6ssn
:: ProActive 2.1
The ProActive parallel and distributed copmuting project have
announced the release of version 2.1 with major feature
enhancements. "SSH tunneling can be used to cross firewalls.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,hjb1,4lr2,asp,6ssn
:: Lucene Desktop
Kevin Burton has begun working on a desktop search tool based on
Lucene named Lucene Desktop. He currently has a prototype that
runs in a console, and is working toward a 1.0 release. A full
list of proposed features is available as well.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,57z9,1t7c,asp,6ssn
:: New Sun Java Studio Enterprise Tool Unites Global
Development Teams With 'Code-Aware' Collaboration
Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 Suite Provides Advanced
Technologies for Modeling, Application Profiling and Team
Collaboration.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,dzaz,7ih,asp,6ssn
:: jProductivity Unveils Protection! Pro, Providing
Enhanced Licensing Protection for Java Applications
Feature-Rich Product Offers Ability to Lock User License to
Specific Hardware or System; Floating License, Web Services
Support, Other Capabilities Also Included
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,acwx,k0yd,asp,6ssn
:: 'Tiger' Bares All on Latest J2SE
Sun releases the source code and binaries of its latest
iteration of J2SE, version 5.0, on two open source licenses.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,b9kb,mbyx,asp,6ssn
:: BEA Announces New World Record Benchmark
Record-Breaking SPECjAppServer2002 Results Achieved With BEA
WebLogic Server on HP Integrity rx4640 Servers Running Red Hat
Enterprise Linux
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,19fr,i5v3,asp,6ssn
:: netomat Announces a Java Powered(TM) Branded Service
Pioneer In Communication Software Featured On Sun
Microsystems' java.com Site
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,bim6,40ec,asp,6ssn
:: Sun Finalizes Accounting for Kodak Deal
Sun Microsystems Inc.'s first-quarter loss was reduced Friday as
the server and software company finalized the accounting for its
$92 million patent settlement with Eastman Kodak Co. over the
Java programming technology.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,fgkc,5uhh,asp,6ssn
:: Daffodil Software launches free Java database: One$DB
Daffodil Software today announced the launch of One$DB, a free
version of its Java database.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,b3w3,9j8m,asp,6ssn
:: Eclipse IDE 3.1 M3
The Eclipse Project has released version 3.1 - Milestone 3 of
the Eclipse IDE. Major changes include new Javadoc compiler
settings, more support for J2SE 5.0, better Ant support, and
many other tweaks and improvements.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,6ccp,a9jk,asp,6ssn
:: Java Plugin Framework (JPF) 0.3
The Java Plugin Framework (JPF) project has released version 0.3
of their general-purpose plug-in framework. "New version
includes initial implementation of 'JPF tools' - integrity
checking, documentation generator, plug-in archiver."
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,65rb,i2ym,asp,6ssn
:: xlSQL Y7
The xISQL single user relational database project has released
version Y7. New features in this package include "a native DBA
interface: "xldba", export filesystem data to Excel with
dir2xls, all new utilities: export excel to XML or SQL script
format," and more.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,dqat,k7dh,asp,6ssn
:: Joda-Time 0.98
Joda-Time provides a Java library for date and time handling
including the ISO8601 standard. It completely replaces the Java
libraries, while still providing good integration.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,4xwo,88r8,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/
:: HeapAnalyzer
HeapAnalyzer is an intelligent cross-platform tool enabling
developers and system engineers to better understand how their
Java applications use Java heaps and to easily find any possible
leak area in the applications.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12381
:: Setup Factory
Don't be fooled by products costing twice as much. Setup Factory
7.0 has everything you need to make rock-solid professional
software installers and it's easier and faster to use.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12383
:: Complex Numbers
A visual, graphical approach to complex numbers, including
rectangular/polar conversion and vice versa, addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division in both polar and
rectangular form, and de Moivre's Theorem.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=12388
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:: Oracle's 'Final' PeopleSoft Offer Rejected
The decision puts the hostile takeover battle in the hands of
the enterprise software maker's shareholders.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,4mv8,kmi3,asp,6ssn
OPN System Stakes Claim in Presence Management Space
If security and control through presence management are what
you're after, Antepo's solid and interoperable enterprise-level
IM server and corresponding client may fit the bill.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,ge7d,ho35,asp,6ssn
WTO Turns Up Heat on US Online Gambling Ban
USTR calls ruling trade organization's ruling 'deeply flawed'
and vows to pursue a 'vigorious' appeal.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,1ubu,90r4,asp,6ssn
:: The RSS Enclosure Exposure
It's really simple stuff: audio feeds and the rise of RSS.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,8oy5,76cv,asp,6ssn
:: Smells Like A Trend - Online Databases
Whether it's for coordinating sales or collaborating with
employees in different time zones, SalesCenter and eUnify
provide SMBs with online databases to get the job done.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,kbgx,b4d,asp,6ssn
:: The Wi-Fi Scoop from CTIA
The trends out of this weeks wireless show are not about what's
new, but about what is currently working (metro mesh) and what
will take off in the future (switches, anyone?).
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,at6p,iuye,asp,6ssn
:: The Wall Street Expectations Game
Wednesday was a day for three-letter ticker symbols on
Wall Street.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,75e7,4xrm,asp,6ssn
:: Technical Analysis: The Stalemate Continues
Another day of indecision. We'll give points to the bulls for
resilience, but if they can't move the market higher in the next
day or two, the next move may be down.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,he27,3alo,asp,6ssn
:: Trolling for Embedded Linux Dollars
With a new development platform and Motorola as a customer win,
Trolltech is upping the ante in the embedded Linux stakes.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,ave7,co8z,asp,6ssn
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* Feature 9) ----------> Java on Jupitermedia <----------
:: The Opposite Focus Component
Discover how to use a feature of the focus subsystem to find the
opposite component when a particular component gains or loses
the focus.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,8oj1,87b,asp,6ssn
:: Understanding the Differing Goals of Software Development
The team dynamics are very different between corporate
developers, software company developers, and consulting
developers. Understand the different objectives of software
development within organizations so you are not left out in the
cold.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,90k4,h9o3,asp,6ssn
:: Open Source Intrusion Detection: No-cost System Lockdown
Have you found commercial intrusion detection systems (IDS) to
be overkill or just too expensive? Open source IDS projects
offer a use-only-what-you-need alternative—and of course,
they're free. Get a rundown of the most popular non-commercial
IDS solutions.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,9oss,clqg,asp,6ssn
:: Push the Limits of SharePoint Customization
Now that the SharePoint API is fully .NET-based, you've gained
access to almost the entire SharePoint object model. Learn how
to use this new functionality while building a very simple
console application using C# and the .NET Framework.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,18a7,1,b5h,7jlp,asp,6ssn
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