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* Feature 1) New Applets and Applications
* Feature 2) From the Archive
* Feature 3) Articles
* 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
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* Feature 1) ------> New Applets and Applications <------
# Latest Java Downloads
Find all of the newest additions to the vast JavaBoutique archive.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/byDate/
:: Visual Chat
Visual Chat is an avatar based java chat system, featuring a 3D
world, uploadable user avatars, user emoticons with connectable
keywords, whisper mode and private rooms. Requires JDK 1.1.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/visual_chat
:: MoonDay
Moonday is a lunar calendar which shows the phase of the moon on
this day. There is an animation button which shows the full
lunation cycle and also has an information button.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/moonday/
:: The Dot Game
I'm not quite sure what the purpose of this applet does but
click anywhere on the screen for a randomly colored circle to
appear.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/dot_game/
:: UploadBean
UploadBean is 100% JAVA/JSP/Servlets upload component that
can be integrated in any JSP/Servlet application.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/demoIDEs/UploadBean/
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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) ----------------> Articles <----------------
# Java Articles
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/
:: StrutsTestCase: The Tool for Struts Unit Testing Part 2
In part 2 Keld will discuss The Cactus option and touch upon a
couple of important features pertaining to the mock object
option.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/StrutsTestCase/index-10.html
:: Aqris RefactorIT 1.3.2
Refactoring is a crucial step in any object-oriented development
project, especially in corporate environments where many
applications are outsourced or developed by employees who often
come and go. Aqris addresses this need with there new offering
RefactorIT 1.3.2.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/reviews/aqris_refactorit/
:: StrutsTestCase: The Tool for Struts Unit Testing
Part of every IT-project includes testing, and Struts projects
are no different. This week we'll focus on testing if the
execute method of the Action classes work properly and look at
some of the tools that help us achieve our goal.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/StrutsTestCase/
:: Trader Pattern for Invoking Services
The world of Java now suffers
from the problem of plenty. There are so many ways that an
application can be developed and deployed. We all know the
decision-making factors, the pros and cons of any particular
chosen method of deployment. However, the scalability aspect of
an application can also be measured by how easily it can change
the mode of deployment. This month Samudra will show us how a
Trader pattern can help achieve flexible deployment options.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/traderpattern/
:: Java Certification Path API
Certificate based security forms the basis for SSL (Secure
socket layer) transactions? Every year billions of transactions
involving trillions of dollars are done safely using the SSL
protocol. This week we'll look at the role of the Java
certification path API and see how it provides a mechanism to
implement certification path functionality.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/JavaCertAPI/
:: A Barebones Guide to Usability Testing
At first glance, usability testing may seem like unnecessary, or
additional work. In today s budget slashed world, it is not
uncommon for projects not to have the luxury of this valuable
phase. This is a dangerous path to tread. Let's look at how we
can incorporate usability testing into our design process.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/articles/Usability/
# Java Tutorials and Sample Chapters of Java Books
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/
# Java Reviews
http://javaboutique.internet.com/reviews/
Summaries of the latest Java books, IDEs, and other tools and
products for programmers and non-programmers alike.
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* Feature 4) ---> Windows Technology Featured Article <--
:: ASP.NET Calendar Sample
One of the more tedious things to design and build in
classic ASP is now so easy it's scary. Here's a quick
introduction to using the ASP.NET calendar control.
http://www.asp101.com/samples/calendar_aspx.asp
:: Creating a Generic Pager Control
ASP.NET provides only one control that supports paging, the
DataGrid. Tomasz Kaszuba shows how to build and implement a
custom pager for different controls that change depending on the
data source or presentation.
http://www.15seconds.com/issue/030812.htm
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* Feature 5) ----------------> Java Forum <--------------
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to share.
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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/
:: Mobile Media sees Java, Asia driving Linux in mobile devices
Mobile Media, a fortnightly newsletter for the mobile data
industry, recently published an article by Mobile Media
Associate Editor Pamela Clark-Dickson observing that Java and
the Asian Market are driving the adoption of embedded Linux in
mobile handsets and PDAs.
http://www.linuxdevices.com
:: Latest WebSphere Studio Puts Java In Reach For SMBs
IBM's latest version of WebSphere Studio has apparently taken a
big step toward helping small and midsize businesses build web
applications in Java without hiring a lot of high-priced
developers.
http://www.internetweek.com/
:: Java Serialization to XML 2 2.0.9.7
Java Serialization to XML 2 allows you to convert Java objects
into streams of XML and back again. Using it is as easy as
replacing "ObjectOutputStream" with "JSX.ObjectWriter" to
convert objects to XML, and replacing "ObjectInputStream" with
"JSX.ObjectReader" to convert XML into objects.
http://freshmeat.net/releases/133220/
:: BEA Blows Away Competition in Head-to-Head Review by PC Magazine
In a comprehensive head-to-head review of all leading
application servers recently conducted by PC Magazine, BEA
WebLogic Server(TM) 8.1 won the top Editor's Choice Award,
beating out all competing offerings.
http://www.prnewswire.com
:: BEA brewing stronger Java
Business application platform provider BEA Systems is hoping the
release of its WebLogic 8.1 Workshop will convince Microsoft
Visual Basic programmers, still the most numerous in the world,
to switch to rival Java. The new technology is touted as making
Java programming cheaper, with integrated personalised portal
development.
http://www.smh.com.au
:: Linux projects gaining momentum on java.net
Linux-based projects within the Java developer community are
gaining momentum, reports Sun Microsystems SA. This is
underscored by several new initiatives on java.net, a unique,
online global community established to foster Java technology
collaboration and innovation.
http://www.itweb.co.za
:: Open-Source Engine Gets Java Jolt
Sleepycat Software Inc. in October will release a version of its
open-source embedded database engine that's a good fit for Java
developers, does a better job at replication and enables small-
footprint applications.
http://www.eweek.com/
:: China Unicom orders Java OTA service
Schlumberger Smart Cards & Terminals is to supply Zhejiang
Unicom, a subsidiary of China Unicom, with Simgo, its Java-based
Over-The-Air (OTA) service management solution. Zhejiang Unicom
will be the first China Unicom subsidiary to commercialize its
OTA services on advanced 64K SIM cards, setting the stage for
future development of OTA Short Messaging System (SMS) services.
http://www.cellular-news.com
:: Oracle Hands Out WS-I App Tester
The company thinks outside the firewall and the inside the
supply chain with an early release of WS-I Basic Profile 1.0
Conformance Testing Features in Oracle JDeveloper.
http://siliconvalley.internet.com/
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* Feature 7) ---------------> Java Bytes <---------------
# 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/
:: SlideOnDemandBreak
This slide show/banner Java applet can break the
variable-sized images into random pieces.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11400
:: VividStation
VividStation is a unique product that retrieves e-mails from
multiple e-mail accounts using a simple express setup. VS allows
users to add all types of e-mail accounts including AOL,
Hotmail, Yahoo and other university/work accounts.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11396
:: Pack Ant task
<pack> is an Ant task which builds the smallest JAR possible to
link and run any given class.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11392
:: Directory Poller
This package realizes a typical behavior found in many file-
based conversations between independent systems: monitoring one
or more local directories, observing incoming files and do
something when they arrive.
http://www.jars.com/classes/jresout.cgi?resource=11394
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* Feature 8) ------------> New on internet.com <---------
:: JDS Uniphase Founder and CEO Stepping Down
Jozef Straus, the beret-wearing chief executive officer and co-
chairman of optical networking company JDS Uniphase (Quote,
Company Info) is retiring from the company he helped create, the
company said Thursday.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3066991
:: RIAA's Subpoena Strategy is Chilling Downloads: NPD
The possibility of a copyright infringement suit from the
Recording Industry Association of America is apparently having a
chilling effect on individuals who swap online music, according
to new research from The NPD Group.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3066851
:: Corel Shareholders Vote in Favor of Vector Buyout
Despite an eleventh hour attempt by a dissident shareholder
group, shareholders overwhelmingly approved Corel's plan to be
taken over by Vector Capital, a San Francisco-based venture
capital firm.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3066801
:: Sobig.F Targets Jupitermedia
The mass-mailing Sobig.F worm, which is hammering corporate
networks, has falsely implicated Jupitermedia Corp. by forging
e-mail headers listing admin@internet.com as the sender.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3066451
:: Dell Ups Ante, Drops Prices 22%
Computer maker Dell upped the pressure on the rest of the
computer industry Wednesday when it announced price reductions
on its enterprise, small-medium business and consumer products
by as much as 22 percent.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3066511
:: Analyst: No Longhorn Before 2006
Microsoft may still be aiming for a 2005 delivery of Longhorn,
the next iteration of the Windows operating system, but one
analyst says don't hold your breath.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3066221
:: HP Nets $1.8M in 'Grey Market' Case
Hewlett-Packard Thursday said recovered more than $1.8 million
as part of its civil lawsuit against S-Systems and its owner,
Leroy Anthony Sallee.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3064261
:: Homestore Settles with Calif. Teachers' Fund
Online real estate technology and information provider Homestore
Wednesday said that it had settled its marquee class action
lawsuit with the California State Teachers Retirement System
(CalSTRS).
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3064161
:: ATI Edges out Nvidia for Xbox Deal
Confirming speculation of a falling out between graphics chip
maker Nvidia and software titan Microsoft , fabless graphics
chip maker ATI Technologies Thursday announced that it had
secured the contract to develop graphics chips for Microsoft's
next-generation Xbox gaming consoles.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2248961
:: Flextronics Makes Wireless Play in Microcell
Singapore-based Flextronics International Ltd., a leading
contract manufacturer for a variety of technology products, is
buying Microcell Group, a maker of wireless communications
equipment.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2248821
:: NVIDIA, Cirrus Settle Suits
Two Silicon Valley-based chipmakers Wednesday said they have put
aside their differences and settled all of their outstanding
lawsuits against each other.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2248901
:: WorldCom/MCI Nabs Seasoned Telecom Exec
WorldCom Inc., as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy under the
MCI brand, on Wednesday named a former executive of ADC
Telecommunications and AT&T as its new president and chief
operating officer.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2248201
:: HP Snags .NET Consulting Specialist
Hewlett-Packard added another touch point
to its already intimate relationship with Microsoft (Quote,
Company Info) Wednesday, setting its sights on Extreme Logic, a
business consulting firm which specializes in the Microsoft .NET
architecture.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2248161
:: Microsoft Slapped with $521M IE Patent Infringement
A Chicago jury has ordered software giant Microsoft to pay $521
million to the University of California and Eolas Technology for
using patented technology in its flagship Internet Explorer
browser.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2247661
:: WS-I Publishes Basic Profile 1.0
Marking a milestone in its efforts to help enterprises build
interoperable Web services, the Web Services Interoperability
organization announces the general availability of Basic Profile
1.0.
http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/2247551
:: Flash Mobs: Viral Distribution Matters
How to increase the viral aspect of your campaigns.
http://www.clickz.com/media/agency_strat/article.php/2247061
:: CIOs Say New Projects Increasing Workload
More than half of the CIOs asked in a recent survey said the
number of projects in their IT departments has increased in the
past 12 months, with nearly half citing new initiatives as the
reason for the increase.
http://www.cioupdate.com/career/article.php/2247311
:: A Tiny Design Tour de Force
Slimline designs are the fashion for most Intel Centrino
notebooks, but Sony's Vaio TR1A takes thicker-but-smaller
subnotebook style to new heights. Want everything from DVD-
ROM/CD-RW and WiFi to a super-bright, wide-aspect-ratio screen
and three- to four-hour battery life in a 3.2-pound package? Get
in line.
http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/4947/1/
TV: the Next Portal War
The next phase of the Portal Wars appears headed for TV-land as
developers of next-generation interactive programming guides
(IPGs) race for a land grab reminiscent of headier days.
http://www.internetnews.com/xSP/article.php/2246421
Can AIM Survive the DMA?
Why is the Direct Marketing Association suppressing the
Association for Interactive Marketing's e-mail best practices
document? Disgruntled members want to know.
http://www.clickz.com/feedback/buzz/article.phpr/2246201
:: IBM Counter Sues SCO Group Over Linux
IBM fought back against SCO Group in the high-stakes battle over
Linux, filing a lawsuit late Wednesday in a Utah court claiming
that SCO's case breaches contract with IBM, infringes on its
patents and signifies unfair competition, among other things.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2245961
:: Peregrine Completes Chapter 11 Reorganization
Peregrine Systems emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday
after a tumultuous year in which the software maker reorganized
its business in core areas of strength in enterprise software
and settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) over charges of fraudulent accounting.
http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2245901
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