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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/
:: 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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