Reviews
Review: Feed Editor Lite
If you post news and commentaries on a regular basis, your readers can subscribe to them through an RSS feed. While many blogs and CMS programs offer RSS, it's not always the right choice, especially if you want to customize the feeds. If the latter is the case, check out Feed Editor Lite.
Delicious Recipes for Your Web Site
This cookbook offers a wide range of solutions to real-life problems that come up regularly when creating and growing a Web site. If you've been wanting to learn how to build Web sites that people will visit, bookmark and revisit, read this review.
Review: Rapid PHP 2005
Of the many editors available for creating (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP pages, several combine a few different yet compatible languages. Some include support and a few manage to make it work seamlessly. RapidPHP 2005 belongs in the latter category. By Lee Underwood.
Review: Web Link Validator
Broken links can become a major headache for web developers, especially if a site is rich with links. If you have a large site, have a look at Web Link Validator, a software program designed to automatically check the integrity of all links within your web site. By Lee Underwood.
Review: WebDrive v6.05
Uploading and downloading files is a common task for a webmaster. Normally that's accomplished by using one of several programs, but here's another solution - WebDrive, which integrates WebDAV, FTP, or SFTP servers into the Windows desktop by mapping them to a network drive letter. By Lee Underwood.
Review: ListGarden RSS Feed Generator
RSS is one of the hottest technologies on the Web today. Most blogging and content management systems have RSS file creation capability built in, but if you're not using one of those programs, it can be a bit tedious. Enter the ListGarden RSS Feed Generator.
Exploiting .NET's Advanced Deployment Features
Tony Arslan shows how to use VS .NET's custom deployment feature to create configuration files on the target machine during installation.
The Hidden Power of Photoshop CS: Chapter 2: Color Separations. Pt. 1
The Hidden Power of Photoshop CS is designed for serious user and shows you how to view images in terms of color and tone components. This is a set of practical techniques you can use to separate, modify, and recombine any image. By Sybex.
XAML Custom Controls and Animation
Learn about Microsoft's declarative language XAML - the language you will use to separate functionality from design.
Converting XML to JavaBeans with XMLBeans
Is your company looking for a new XML-to-JavaBeans conversion tool? The newest development from BEA touts the ability to handle any XML schema. Hype or fact, you decide?
Stop Spam Soon
Administrators managing overworked e-mail servers and a spam-weary populace have reason to hope as the push towards authentication picks up steam.
Thirty best practices for integrating Web services, Pt. 1
Writing for architects, analysts, managers, and developers, author Thomas Erl shows you how to reduce the risk, complexity, and cost of integrating the new concepts and technologies introduced by the SOA platform. By Prentice-Hall PTR.
Optimizing MDX: Caching and Other Considerations
Bill Pearson concludes the Optimizing MDX sub-series with an exploration of caching to optimize MDX queries. He then discusses additional optimization options, including the substitution of external functions and leveraging the database structure, for obtaining optimal performance.
The ASP.NET Repeater Web Server Control
While the Repeater may not be as well known as or have all the bells and whistles of the DataGrid and DataList controls, it does have something that neither of the other two has: flexibility.
Hauppauge's MediaMVP
From the company Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc., comes a new Product, the MediaMVP. Watch PC based music, videos and pictures on your TV set. Play slide shows with music, too. Connects to Ethernet networks with standard RJ-45 connectors. Plays MP3 music and music playlists. Set up a music playlist for a party, and let MediaMVP be your DJ.
Full Text Search Engine
Use this easy cut and paste power script to enhance your own static/htm, html or dynamic web site with this real search engine.
SQL Server 2000 DTS Part 9 - DTS Designer Tasks
The last installment of this series discussed the basic principles and applications of the Transform Data task. This article continues, focusing on its more advanced features.
JProbe Suite 5.0.1
Having performance problems with your J2SE and J2EE applications? Quest's JProbe arrives on the scene with a suite of tools to monitor and troubleshoot your applications.
Software Review: Quask FormArtist Professional
If you do a lot of web design work, chances are that you've had to design forms, which can be a time consuming task. If you've been looking for an easier way of getting the job done, check out Quask FormArtist. By Nathan Segal.
PHP Anthology, Volume 2: Applications. Chapter 5: Caching
The PHP Anthology tackles the most common problems and shows you how to solve them using modern PHP-coding practices. The PHP Anthology will help you improve your development techniques, cut down on needless lines of code and avoid potential security pitfalls. By Sitepoint
e-Picture 4.0
e-Picture Pro 4.0 is the next generation graphic design application for creating images and animations for todays diverse graphics environments. With e-Picture Pro 4.0, users can now create graphics destined for not only traditional web browsers, but also for mobile phones and wireless PDAs.
We Love IPv6, We Love IPv6 Not
As the spread of 'net-connected devices saps at the stores of available IP addresses, parts of the world are rallying behind IPv6. Why not the U.S.?
Synchronized Link Rollovers
Though often not realized, it is possible to synchronize an image-based link's rollover action to the display and hiding of its designated menu. This quick tutorial shows you how. By D.M. Ragle
Content Consultation for Consultants
Ten tips for selling a service with a Web site.
File Extension Checker Updated
The script checks the extension of the file you are uploading. It checks the file extensions before submitting the file and allows only the specified ones to be uploaded.
Colors ASP.NET Sample Code
Basically this script just plays around with some colors. That said, it's a great example of a couple different things. Not only do I use ASP.NET's HTML controls instead of the Web controls that I normally use, but I also show you how to apply a style to an HTML control. And if that's not enough... it's also the first time I've published something that uses the elusive OnServerClick.
JavaScript OO Vector Graphics Package
Over the years, JavaScript has developed into the browser scripting language of choice for DHTML. One apparent omission from JavaScript's functionality seemed to be the ability to draw graphics directly to the browser window. But there are benefits to doing so. By Guyon Roche.
Multiple Message Scroller V3.0
Finally a message scroller with adjustable speed, allowing your readers to adjust the speed on the fly.
3D in Depth: Cameras
This month, we'll have a look at cameras and how you can use them to make your 3D scenes come alive. In 3D, physical limitations don't exist. You can move a camera to any location and even inside the tiniest objects. This offers some fascinating possibilities. By Nathan Segal.
Hypermap
Hypermap allows a web page to display any image of any size with any number of hyperlinks organized into clearly defined areas enabling easy user navigation.
The Power of Three - Eclipse, Tomcat, and Struts
This month Keld examines how Eclipse, Tomcat, and Struts can be a powerful set of tools, which can really help you get your Java projects done in a very solid development environment and the best part is they are all free.
Drop Menu Builder
This application allows users to auto-generate your drop down menu without writing a single line of code.
DCScript Digital Clock
This digital clock is unlike other JavaScript digital clocks you've seen before. It's laid out like a real digital clock, and shows month, date, day and year. It doesn't use any images; making it easy to implement.
DTS Designer Tasks and Package Workflow
Marcin Policht continues his discussion of various ways of utilizing global variables in DTS Designer tasks. In particular, he looks into their role in exchanging data between packages, using features built into the Execute Package task and also explains the purpose of DTS Package Workflow.
Rapid Application Development with Mozilla: Navigation. Pt. 2
This week, you'll learn about Menu Variations, Statusbars, Titlebars, Multiple Panels, Special Purpose Widgets, Style Options, and more. By Prentice-Hall PTR.
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED
In this article, author Fu Tien Chiou describes a link between traditional architecture and Information Architecture, showing how the Information Architect uses a set of blueprints that builders -- designers and programmers -- can construct.
The Basics of the Eyes
Crafting believable facial animation is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding aspects of 3D graphics. Using Maya, professional animator Jason Osipa uses high quality images to teach you how to achieve realistic facial modeling and animation.
The Basics of the Eyes
Crafting believable facial animation is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding aspects of 3D graphics. Using Maya, professional animator Jason Osipa uses high quality images to teach you how to achieve realistic facial modeling and animation.
A Real-World Project
In this months column is an actual project where Poser, 3D Studio Max, and Photoshop were used to create several masks for an Art Exhibition. By Nathan Segal.
Web Interfaces - Why They Will Prosper
Despite the issues confronting Web interfaces, they are still the interface of choice for several reasons, such as easy development, low cost of entry, superior navigation and menuing capabilities over desktop alternatives, cross platform portability and more. By Jacques Surveyor.
Efficient Use of an ADO.NET Data Component
Frustrated with having to maintain separate Connection objects, DataAdapters, and DataSets in each form? Nathan Zobrist shows how to create and use an application-wide data component.
XQuery from the Experts: Influences on the design of XQuery
The first major XML language that takes advantage of the benefits of strong typing provided by XML Schema, XQuery has the versatility to manipulate both XML and non-XML data and connects the world of XML and relational databases. Here, select members of the W3C's XML Query working group discuss every facet of XQuery. By Addison-Wesley.
XSLT Support in the .NET Framework
This article provides an overview of the .NET Framework's support for XSLT and illustrates using the XSLT features present in .NET to perform data transformations.
Processing Sequentially Through a Set of Records
Learn how to process sequentially through a set of records, one record at a time
MySQL's Query Cache
MySQL 4 provides a feature that can prove very handy - a query cache. In a situation where the database has to repeatedly run the same queries on the same data set, returning the same results each time, MySQL can cache the result set, avoiding the overhead of running through the data over and over.
Alpha Crypt Version 2
Alpha Crypt uses MD5 cryptographic signatures on top of an XOR text encryption algorithm to form a practically unbreakable hybrid.
Inside Maya: Rigging Characters for Animation. Pt. 2.
Here, you'll learn about Advanced IK for Legs, Arms and Clavicular Triangle, Hooking Up the Head Skeletal Hierarchy, Creating Eye Controls, Painting Smooth Skin Weights, Using Additional Influence Objects, and more. By New Riders.
Davisor Offisor 1.5.1
This month we look at Offisor, a handy little tool used to convert MS Word documents to XML. You might find this tool very useful.
3D Dynamic Text Twister
The 3D Dynamic Text Twister control was written to use the same code block for an unlimited number of calls within a web page or through an entire web site.
Inside Maya: Rigging Characters for Animation. Pt. 1.
Maya is a powerful application. But before you can express yourself with it, you must learn to harness its power. Here, you'll develop a functional understanding of Maya's many tools through solid examples and production-proven methods. By New Riders
Review: Stop Staring: Facial Modeling and Animation Done Right
By author and profession animator Jason Osipa, Stop Staring focuses on the difficult, yet satisfying art of facial modeling and animation. Here is a practical, heavily illustrated guide to one of the most challenging aspects of 3D animation. By Sybex.
HierMenus 5.3: Release Notes
IE4 NS4 DOM HierMenus is ready to roll--rollover, that is. Support for embedded image rollovers leads the list of HM5.3 improvements, which also includes "more" image positioning enhancements and fixes for right-to-left page directionality. By D.M. Ragle.
ColourX Gradient Changer
This script changes color of text and backgrounds smoothly from one color to the next.
Some Very Early Information About ASP.NET 2.0
I realize that most of you are too busy to try and keep up with all the news and rumors that circulate in the ASP and NET communities... that's why you come to us! The latest rumblings from the underground are about the next version of ASP.NET... ASP.NET 2.0.
Book Review: Access 2002 VBA Step By Step
What's in it, how's it written, is it worth it? Get the low-down on this The Microsoft Press book from Danny Lesandrini.
Zeus
A powerful programmers editor for the Windows platform, that comes preconfigured for Java. Features include Brief, WordStar, Epsilon keyboard emulation, workspace file management, integrated CVS version control, class browsing, code completion, ftp editing, syntax highlighting and much more.
Canoo ULC 5.1
Canoo Ultra Light Client (ULC) is a new paradigm for developing network-enabled rich client applications and we're going to take it for a test drive.
Modeling for Animation
More on the animation process, including: planning your workflow, timelines, research, detail, texturing, lighting, final image size, etc. By Nathan Segal.
Vembu Technologies releases Vembu PL2TSQL
Released earlier this month, Vembu PL2TSQL is a tool that automates the migration of Oracle PL/SQL Packages, Procedures, Functions and Triggers to Microsoft SQL-Server Transact-SQL.
Linked Database Dropdown Lists ASP.NET Sample
This sample takes the input from one select box and uses it to query a database to fill in a second.
Using Mock Objects in Java
This week Keld shows us how using mock objects in unit testing can lead to a better, more understandable, more maintainable design.
Linked Servers on MS SQL: Part 1
Share data between SQL and almost anything using Linked Servers.
Random Quote Generator
This script is a quote generator that will display random quotes in a text box on the page.
Editable Dropdown
This script allows you to create a drop down menu where you can edit either the first or last option.
ASP Turbine 7
With ASP Flash Turbine you will be able to create and maintain sophisticated rich media web sites with large amounts of dynamic content. Turbine will allow you to separate Presentation from Content - you will no longer need to update static Flash movies by hand to reflect information changes.
HOLneo Login 1.0
A powerful, short script using multiple hidden and non-hidden input fields.
Programming ColdFusion MX: Web Services, Pt. 2
This week, you'll learn about Producing Web Services, Handling Dataype Mapping, Creating Custom Datatypes and Web Services Security - all in ColdFusion. By O'Reilly.
HierMenus 5.2.1: Release Notes
A pair of fixes are included in this HM maintenance release; correcting problems with scrolling menus that shouldn't be and dealing with Safari's spoof settings. By D.M. Ragle
Oracle Label Security, Part 2: Implementation
Oracle Label Security (OLS) offers a powerful implementation of row-based security that is perfect for restricting user access to specific data, especially in a data mart or data warehousing environment. A previous article presented a brief overview of how these features work; this article presents how a reasonably skilled Oracle DBA can configure a database for OLS, install an OLS security policy, implement security for users, and impose row-level security for data.
Show Page Notes Script
This script was made so you can have notes on your page(s) without having to use up space on the bottom where notes can be missed or just passed over.
JamP v0.517
JamP is a Webstart enabled Mp3 Player. It can change the skin on the fly via a skin browser. It includes built in radio stations and a lot more.
Programming ColdFusion MX: Web Services
Still considered an immature technology, web services seeks to provide a global object repository where applications can be assembled using using relatively simple protocols. This article is an overview of consuming, producing and security of web services. By Rob Brooks-Bilson.
Animation Tips and Tricks
In this month's column, the focus is on the animation process, covering file formats, storyboarding, esthetics, polygonal reduction, image maps, weighted optimization, etc. By Nathan Segal
MyVirtualBook
MyVirtualBook is a highly configurable interactive Java applet designed to simulate the experience of paging through an actual book! You can use MyVirtualBook in a number of different ways, you can create an online photo album, folder, or scrapbook.
MS Access for the Business Environment: Reporting in MS Access: Grouped
Create a report that mirrors a real-world business need. In the first segment of this two-part article, author Bill Pearson begins the step-by-step design of a report that presents transactional customer information, then groups that information at multiple levels with corresponding totals.
J2EE Activity Service for Extended Transactions
Today's businesses are getting increasingly complex and sophisticated and their demands are increasing in a proportional manner calling for more and more extended transaction models. Benoy Jose shares this month with us how the "J2EE Activity service provides a middleware framework to support the implementation of extended transaction models.
Windows Server 2003: A Worthy Upgrade?
Windows Server 2003 is blessed with across-the-board improvements in speed and management options. However, Microsoft's biggest and best server OS has more than its fair share of teething problems.
Jiver
Jiver is a 100% Java, 100% Freeware, MP3 player. It does ID3 tag editing and uses extended filtering to create playlists. This filtering is done on attributes one can assign to songs.
SQL Server Stored Procedures Administration
Alexander Chigrik examines SQL Server Stored Procedures Administration, including Performance, security and reliability Reasons for using stored procedures, execution plans and the stored procedures cache.
HierMenus 5.2: Release Notes
In this issue of HM, we include new parameters to control creation of new menus and to override the automatic "Keep In Window" logic for top level menus. Additionally, there are enhancements for cross-frames in Opera 7 and Safari Web browsers. By D.M. Ragle.
Macromedia Retools MX Line
The Web design software and developer tool maker announces new MX 2004 applications, touts new look and feel and tighter integration.
Enforce Coding Style with CheckStyle
The world of programming is tricky and it gets trickier when it comes to employing a standard, enter CheckStyle! This month Samudra sheds light on this application and shows us how it helps us define and enforce a Java coding standard.
Object Sniffing New Browsers, Part 3: Opera
In this series we've looked at how you can use object detection to distinguish between various browsers and tailor your Web code to take advantage of their individual features (or lack thereof). In this last article, we look at the other major browser out there, namely Opera. By Keith Schengili-Roberts.
Hiding Page Elements
A longstanding problem that rears its head in many HierMenus implementations is the infamous "menus can't display over form elements" issue. Our primary line of defense is to hide the offending elements from view temporarily while the menus are being displayed, and restore them when the menus are hidden. By D.M. Ragle.
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
MDX Time Series Functions
Join author Bill Pearson in the second of three articles surrounding the time series functions, whose purpose is to help us to meet the need for analyzing data in a time-based context. In this lesson, we will overview the OpeningPeriod() and ClosingPeriod() functions and explore the ways that they can help us to meet common business needs.
Message Blinker
Everyone is looking for an edge. With PL/SQL that edge is compiling the PL/SQL code into native code. James Koopmann shows you how to setup and compile your PL/SQL procedures and packages.
3D Modeling for Profit
This month, we look at the idea of creating 3D models for profit, with the intention of selling licenses to use models for commercial applications. This can create a decent, ongoing royalty stream. By Nathan Segal
Deploying ASP.NET Applications - Part 1
This article details support provided by the .NET Framework for packaging and deploying ASP.NET Web applications. It also shows how to use Windows Installer technology for creating sophisticated ASP.NET Web application installers.
Who Needs Mobile Backup?
Despite IT resistance, the growing legions of mobile users are forcing enterprises to confront laptop backups.
Military/Standard Time Clock
This clock has a button that allows you to switch between standard and military time. The text of the button changes to indicate which version you are currently using.
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.
Gradient Background
Well this really isn't a JavaScript but we liked the effect. This easy to implement new IE filter will add a gradient look to the background of your page.
A (CSS) Horse of a Different Color - Part 2
In the previous article, we looked at some of the ways the current draft CSS3 module on color would provide Web developers with new and innovative ways of setting CSS color values. If adopted, it will also provide the means for setting a range of transparency and opacity values as well. By Keith Schengili-Roberts
Waiting Time Statistics Calculator
I wonder when my machine will crash again? Now using the this simple script I can see how long statistically speaking I will have to wait. I'm sure it won't be long.
Eclipse 3.0 Milestone Build 2
The oft-hailed and well-used Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Eclipse has just released it's second milestone build of the upcoming 3.0 release. This release promises to be a significant upgrade to the existing version and many in the Java community are eagerly awaiting it's pending release. This month Drew will preview the plans for 3.0 and evaluate what has been completed thus far in Eclipse.
Object Sniffing New Browsers, The khtml Triumvirate: Part 1
This article is the first of a short series looking at how to "sniff" out the latest browsers. Topics covered: why you can't always trust user-string, and how to detect browsers based on the khtml rendering engine (Konqueror, Safari and OmniWeb). By Keith Schengili-Roberts.
Backup Emerging from the Shadow of Storage
Storage Management Essentials: Is your organization on the ball when it comes to backing up your mission critical data? Drew Robb takes a look at how advances in backup technologies are changing the storage landscape and putting businesses on the path to resilient, easy-to-manage recovery systems.
Marrying Online Support With Sales
As a small business grows, it must often transform its back office system to allow it to focus on its core business placing burdens on the staff and budget. As one California company discovered, Web services architecture allows application service providers to offer a solution in ways that would seem astounding only a short time ago.
Creating Efficient Mail Processing Systems - Part 1
Many challenges present themselves when trying to send mail as part of a transaction in an enterprise-class application. Fear not frustrated developer. Thiru Thangarathinam guides you through the steps of designing an extensible and asynchronous mail processing system.
Animagix
A useful Javascript toolkit for animations. With the demonstration, little geckos wander around this page with just four lines of code added to your page.
jlGui 2.2
This is a 100% Java Music Player that is WinAmp skin compliant, supports MP3 and Ogg Vorbis audio formats. The newest version includes, a Shuffle feature, and Up & Down buttons.
OpenSource video streaming solution for every OS!
VideoLAN is a project of French students from the cole Centrale Paris and developers from all over the world. VideoLAN allows you to stream MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and DivX files, DVDs, digital satellite channels, digital terrestial television channels and live videos on a high-bandwidth IPv4 or IPv6 network in unicast or multicast under many operating systems.
MGW TV Streaming Platform for IP Networks 2000
Optibase, Ltd. has a new version of its streaming platform MGW 2000e which enables remote security and monitoring using high quality, reliable video over IP networks.
Netscape's JavaScript?
In the complex world of web development, arriving at good, open standards - even for a language as solid as JavaScript - can be a complex process. Author Jacques Surveyor delves into this mystery.
A (CSS) Horse of a Different Color: Pt 1
Currently, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is working on enhancements and improvements to CSS. One of these deals with color, and HSL (Hue, Saturation and Lightness) has been proposed as a a more intuitive way of specifying color values than hexadecimal code or RGB decimal values. By Keith Schengili-Roberts.
An introduction to the ADOdb class library for PHP
A common beginner (and not so beginner) mistake is to develop an application without any consideration of the future. All too often, applications remain tied to the wrong database, inflexible and not performing optimally. That's where using a well-designed database class library can make all the difference. This month Ian Gilfillan gets you up and running with a brief introduction to ADOdb, with more detail to follow in subsequent articles.
Instant Messaging & Collaboration Servers
The growing Enterprise Instant Messaging and Collaborative application server space has become the vortex of a new standards war. In the midst of this war, many developers are questioning which of the two competing technologies to choose, or to wait until there is a winner. In this review, I discuss the war and also take a look at some
Cricket Average Calculator
Simply enter the correct data and easily find out your batting and bowling average.
Auto Expire
Content will only be displayed between the 'Go Live' date and the 'Expires' date. Great for promotions that start on a certain date, and end on another date.
Lessons Learned from the Other Side of a Corporate Portal
If your company decides to implement a common look and feel across all its internal Web sites, make sure the centralized brain trust doing the development takes heed. You may have a great coding idea that works perfectly, but if it can't be maintained quickly and easily by all the decentralized development teams, you have failed.
Omni Scroll
This script is a Web page with an in-line frame whose contents can be scrolled in any direction.
Symantec's pcAnywhere 11.0
Enhanced remote controls, faster file transfers and new management tools have all been added to pcAnywhere 11.0 - making the latest iteration of the program a major upgrade from preceding versions.
SeanSoft Browser v. 1.0
This browser works the same as your browser. The address you type is displayed in the Iframe.
XSLT Cookbook, Chapter 8, Pt. 1
The XSLT Cookbook is a collection of hundreds of solutions to problems that (XSLT) developers regularly face. Each recipe can be tweaked to fit your particular application's needs more precisely. By O'Reilly
Fast Slide Show and Generator
JS slide show with transition of choice and sound. Using the generator you can include any of the 22 transitions after previewing them.
Alias SketchBook Pro
Alias SketchBook Pro is a new breed of drawing application, designed for the artist, quick to learn, yet flexible and productive. By Nathan Segal.
Five Reasons to Jump on the ASP.NET 1.1 Bandwagon
It's known that the .NET Framework version 1.1 is a minor upgrade with a relatively limited set of changes and updates. Get a gist of the changes with this list of five programming related differences between ASP.NET 1.0 and ASP.NET 1.1.
Chorda OptiMap 5.0
Imagine a web-oriented mapping tool that shows real-time database information in a geographical format. Say hello to OptiMap. Drew Falkman inspects the goods and gives us the low down.
Book Excerpt: Enterprise Curl
The following is the conclusion of our series of excerpts from the Prentice Hall title, Enterprise Curl. This excerpt is from Chapter 13.
Working with SQL Server Date/Time Variables
Greg Larsen continues his series on date/time data by exploring how to use different SQL Server functions to display dates and times in different formats. Learn how to display a date any way you need it by using the CONVERT function along with one or more additional SQL Server functions.
Broadcom and Adaptec Aim to Diminish TCP/IP Network Overhead
Networking companies apply Microsoft's TCP/IP offloading technology.
.NET Remoting Versus Web Services
.NET remoting and ASP.NET Web services are powerful technologies that provide a suitable framework for developing distributed applications. It is important to understand how both technologies work in order to choose the one that is right for your application.
Building Support for the Dynamic Data Center
Microsoft's vision for the future of IT infrastructure takes shape, gains support.
Book Excerpt: Enterprise Curl, Chapter 1: Introduction
Enterprise Curl shows how to take advantage of Curl for serious enterprise development. Through a start-to-finish case study, Paul Sheehan introduces powerfully effective design and development techniques. Prentice Hall
FalconStor Embraces Windows Server 2003
Storage software maker adds VSS and VDS support.
Scheduled Task Reporting on SQL Server
Keeping track of scheduled tasks on a large server can be a bit difficult. Neil Boyle shares a script that generates a report of all the scheduled tasks on a server and offers an insight into the MSDB structure and the scheduling engine.
Struts in Action
The newest book excerpt from "Struts in Action" covers validators, bundles and configuration files.
Getting Control of the Oracle Java Virtual Machine
Being the master of your database may mean gaining control of Oracle's Java Virtual Machine. Follow along with MK as he explains installation tricks and offers some practical JVM tips.
Enterprise Content Management: The Next Frontier
This article introduces the concepts of enterprise content management, identifies how web content can be integrated into a unified content strategy, discusses what tools and technologies required to support enterprise content management, etc. By Ann Rockley.
A Comparison of SQL Server 2000 With Sybase ASE 12.5
Price, performance, product limitations - how SQL Server 2000 stacks up against Sybase ASE 12.5.
USR Creates Another Speed Boost for 802.11b+
US Robotics says it's pushing its Texas Instruments-based 22Mbps Wi-Fi products up to the same throughput speeds of current products using the draft specification for 802.11g.
Book Review
Now that Web services passed the peak of the hype curve, Prentice Hall's Deitel Developer Series provides a technical introduction to Web services, business models, vendors, products, as well as base technology. By Michael Classen.
SpeedStream Powerline Wireless DSL/Cable Router
Because of its high level of integration, this router is an excellent way to lay a foundation for a mixed Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and HomePlug network with a minimum of configuration hassle.
Content Syndication with RSS
RSS, originally developed by Netscape in 1999, RSS is an XML-based format that allows web developers to describe and syndicate web site content. This excerpt is from Chapter 2: Content Syndication Architecture. From O'Reilly
Toshiba Wireless Cable Modem Gateway PCX5000
You no longer need a separate cable modem, router, and access point -- the PCX5000 combines them all in one well-performing package. However, you might pay less with all the separate pieces.
Appletcollection's Vertical Menu
Vertical Menu is an extremely powerful, highly customizable and easy to implement Java menu applet. A visual editor guides you through the set-up process.
WLAN Management Considerations
Don't stop short after installing a wireless LAN. Be sure to consider wireless LAN management tools to ensure your network delivers maximum performance and security.
CeBIT Special Report
Europe's most important exhibition for computer electronics, CeBIT, took place from March 12 to 19 in Hannover, Germany. Here's an overview of the event. By Michael Classen
Enterprise Portals at Non-Enterprise prices (free, that is)
An Enterprise Portal can be a million dollar project. Are there really open-source solutions? Drew's quest for open-source portals has some interesting results.
Software Review: StarOffice 6.0
With a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation creation tool, drawing application and database, Sun's business productivity suite remains a popular alternative to Microsoft Office.
Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router
One of the cheapest 802.11g routers out now, it also happens to be the fastest we've seen. Sadly, it's lacking in enough areas to be far from perfect.
HP Thinks in 3D for Web Browsing
Inspired by first-person video games like Doom and Quake, the computer and printer maker wants to make online shopping more like a real walk through a mall.
Software Review: McAfee VirusScan Professional 7.0
McAfee's VirusScan Professional 7.0 offers powerful anti-virus capabilities and related utilities to help keep PCs secure and safe. But will it work for your small business?
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Google...
A new book unlocks Google's secrets. Become a better marketer and a better searcher, too.
5 Components Worth Buying
One of the key precepts that drove the creation of JavaBeans and Enterprise JavaBeans was to promote code reuse and code exchange of components. This month Drew investigates components that save developers time and money by capitalizing on these precepts.
Honeypots: Tracking Hackers
Honeypots are systems that are designed to log hacker activity. The book Honeypots: Tracking Hackers is a hands on book that tells you how to set up honeypots on your network.
All about HiperLAN/2
HiperLAN/2: An Efficient High Speed WLAN HiperLAN/2 offers striking benefits that provide alternatives for wireless LAN implementations. Learn how Europe's HiperLAN/2 differs from 802.11 and whether or not HiperLAN/2 should be an alternative to consider when deploying wireless LANs (it shouldn't).
Mandating Permission Won't Solve Spam
Holding bulk e-mailers accountable is the only way to make a dent in the problem.
Telerama: Bushwacker of the Internet
When there's no path to follow, you've got to take out the machete and clear your own trail. Founded in 1991, Telerama has adapted to many new technologies, offering them to customers in unorthodox and unusual ways.
Marvell 802.11g: "54Mbps for the Masses"
Marvell is the latest chip maker to announce a first generation of 802.11g products, claiming its silicon based on the latest draft specification will make for easier-to-use and faster wireless products.
Single Message Expander
Dynamically displays any message character by character from left to right or center out. Adjust: Size, Speed and Background. A leading character may be used.
Book Excerpt: Perl Graphics Programming
While often relegated strictly to text handling tasks, Perl can also be used to create and manipulate graphics. Our new excerpt series focuses on the creation of SVG images in Perl and begins with a simple slide-show example. From O'Reilly.
Book Excerpt: HTTP: The Definitive Guide, Pt. 3
No doubt you've seen the infamous "Page Not Found" status code, 404. But did you know that 202, 305, and 415 are also all valid responses? Part 3 of our HTTP excerpt series examines each of the defined HTTP status codes, from 100 through 505. From O'Reilly.
VicMan's Photo Editor 7.0 by Gerry Blackwell
When it comes to freeware, you usually get what you pay for. Vicman's Photo Editor 7.0 is no exception to the norm.
Book Excerpt: Speed Up Your Site, Pt.. 3
Looping through variables, while critical to the success of most programs, can be a significant performance drain if not handled properly. In this excerpt we discover how to tune our JavaScript loops for the highest possible speed. From New Riders.
Performing Validations with ASP.NET - Part 1 of 2
Whether using C# or VB .NET for your ASP.NET pages, you'll want to validate any data entered by your users. In this first of two parts, learn about three of the validation controls provided with .NET.
The Book of Visual Studio .NET
What are the new things in Visual Basic .NET? This excerpt from The Book of Visual Studio .NET addresses structured exception handling in Visual Basic .NET.
AccelTree Fulcrum 1.2
If you look at most programs, you will discover that they essentially are comprised of code segments that are very standard in nature. For example, code to validate a data item in a database, or code to insert a record set in a set of tables. Fulcrum is a sophisticated template-based code management system that enables Java developers to maximize code reuse and simplify the programming process.
Question and Answer Generator II
An update to the popular Question and Answer script. This script takes care of the dirty work for you. Just add the details and cut and paste the code.
Event Logging in .NET
Guest author Utpal Chakraborty discusses the .NET event logging API, and supplies additional code to alleviate its shortcomings and add distributed event logging capabilities.
Book Excerpt: HTTP: The Definitive Guide
The simple, but often mis-understood Hypertext Transfer Protocol is the subject of our next series of excerpts; and we begin with a look at the individual components that make up HTTP messages. From O'Reilly.
Safari Roundup
Apple's new browser delivers superior speed and standards support. We summarize the initial reaction to Safari with bug reports and a response from one of the developers.
Book Excerpt: Speed Up Your Site
Are slow scripts making you sing the Web-wait blues? Our exclusive sneak preview from WebReference Founder Andy King's upcoming new release contains the tips and tricks you need to speed-optimize your JavaScript. From New Riders.
Book Excerpt: Usable Shopping Carts, Pt. 3
You can save time and potential headaches by validating your site visitor's credit card number before sending it off to the payment gateway. Our concluding excerpt from "Usable Shopping Carts" shows you how to do just that; both PHP and ASP examples are provided. From glasshaus.
Book Excerpt: Usable Shopping Carts
In order to process credit-card transactions online, you need a merchant account with a bank or other financial institution that acts as a clearinghouse. Our excerpt this week covers the Requirements / Credit Card Form Display (ASP/SQL Server).
Review: Macromedia JRun 4
This application server offers not only all of the features you would expect from a J2EE application server, but a host of other features and advantages for both developers and administrators. Read why Drew Falkman says 'JRun 4 is the most exciting release of this product by far'.
Slime UML
Slime UML, the SLIm Modeling Environment, is the first UML modeling plug-in developed from scratch for perfect integration into the Eclipse Software Development Environment (Websphere Studio Application Developer is the IBM product based on the eclipse platform).
Book Excerpt: HTML & XHTML: The Definitive Guide, Pt. 2
Having built the framesets for your page, the next step is to fill them with content. Part two of this excerpt series covers exactly that; as well as shows you how to provide courtesy content for browsers that are frames-incapable. From O'Reilly.
Borland Optimizeit Suite 5
Borland Optimizeit Suite includes three integrated tools- Optimizeit Profiler, Optimizeit Thread Debugger, and Optimizeit Code Coverage - designed to help developers efficiently pinpoint performance and reliability issues in Java code
Struts in Action
Struts in Action is a comprehensive introduction to the Struts framework. It covers initial design, data validation, database access, dynamic page assembly, localization, product configuration, and other important areas.
Menu Editor for MenuG3
An online menu editor for MenuG3, helps you to build the menu content step by step.
Java in a Nutshell, 4th Edition - Part 4
This weeks installment of Java in a Nutshell takes a look at JAXP and the packages (and their subpackage), that it consists of. Also covered are the java.security classes that are used for authentication and the javax.crypto package. From O'Reilly & Assoc.
dtddoc Step 3: Element and Attribute Descriptions
In part 3 of our dtddoc series, we examine various methods for storing documentation text specifically for DTD documents; as well as some of the available methods for retrieving that information in Java, Perl, and PHP.
Oculus Layout System
The Oculus Layout System makes laying out your Java-based GUIs a breeze. Comprised of a layout class library and a visual builder, the Oculus Layout System enables novices and experts alike to quickly create complex layouts in minutes.
Visual Paradigm for UML
Visual Paradigm for UML (VP-UML) is a complete UML software development tool. It supports all UML diagrams for modeling, documenting and constructing object-oriented software systems.
A WEB CZAR by Any Other Name
'Net junkies can often be creative spellers; as illustrated by our latest batch of Internet license plate submissions. Among the new tags: nerds, czars, and Webguys; multiple plates for UNIX lovers; and his-n-hers plates for his-n-hers dot coms.
Java in a Nutshell, 4th Edition
This excerpt covers a vast collection of predefined classes available to every Java program, regardless of the underlying host system on which it is running. This week we look at an overview of the Java Platform, Strings and Characters, Numbers and Math, and Dates and Times. From O'Reilly.
dtddoc step 2: Internal data structures
While specialized parsers can make quick work of deciphering DTD documents, using the information they return requires knowledge of their internal data structures. Our dtddoc creation continues with a look at the data returned from various DTD parsers. By Michael Classen.
Java-Virtual-Machine.net
Java-Virtual-Machine.net is a power-packed site with everything you could possibly want to know about the JVM. Main topics include an overview of the JVM, the Microsoft VM, Sun JVM, Other JVMs, download links and articles.
Super Modeling With Together Control Center
TogetherSoft's Control Center 6.0 is a software development environment that enables Java professionals to seamlessly integrate UML modeling into their design and coding workflow. Join Chris Bedford as he checks out Together's ability to perform the critical task of mapping out and evaluating an existing complex code base.
Book Excerpt: Essential Blogging, Pt. 2
Just because you're using commercial software doesn't mean your blog must look like everyone else's. Part 2 of this excerpt series shows you how to customize your Radio UserLand blog using themes, templates, and macros. From O'Reilly.
jTFlashManager
Most browsers do not allow for the Flash plugin to be turned on and off. Instead, you're asked to delete the plugin. jTFlashManager gives you the capability to turn Flash on and off for all of your browsers, and manage it all through one simple interface.
Book Excerpt: Essential Blogging
Tired of preaching your message on the local steet corner? Try blogging instead. O'Reilly's new title "Essential Blogging" covers the ins and outs of blog software and setup, and our excerpts from chapter 7 provide tips specifically for Radio Userland.
Book Excerpt: Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Pt 2
We conclude our pair of information architecture excerpts with a look at the various ways of organizing information, and how to choose the correct structure for your site. From O'Reilly.
Studio MX
Take a look at what's under the hood of Studio MX. We'll be looking closely at Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, and Fireworks MX.
VisualScrollFx
Updated! This text scrolling applet loads fast, is smooth, features fades, swipes and many other slick visual effects...and adds some class to your page!
Book Excerpt: Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Pt 1
Key to your ability to design a solid, efficient infrastructure for your site is your ability to understand and implement the appropriate organization system. Our two part excerpt begins with a look at organization systems in general, and the specific systems we use on Web sites. From O'Reilly.
Book Excerpt: Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Pt 1
Key to your ability to design a solid, efficient infrastructure for your site is your ability to understand and implement the appropriate organization system. Our two part excerpt begins with a look at organization systems in general, and the specific systems we use on Web sites. From O'Reilly.
Book Excerpt: Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Reference, Pt 1
It's not due on the shelves until next month, but we've got a sneak peek of the Second Edition of this classic text now. Updated to cover DHTML support in the latest major browsers, part 1 of our prime cut from chapter 6 covers event types and handlers. From O'Reilly.
The NBA Website
The National Basketball Association's website is one of the most dynamic on the Internet. On game nights, pages are in constant change, and updates seemingly are instantaneous. In an interview, Brenda Spoonemore, the Vice President of Interactive Services for NBA Entertainment, gives us a peek at what goes on behind the scenes.
Dynamic Dreamweaver MX - Part 4
Get up to speed on using the advanced features of Dreamweaver MX. Produce dynamic web sites that comply with web standards and accessibility guidelines. Our excerpt concludes with a look at the server behaviors Update Record, Delete Record, User Authentication and Log Out User. From glasshaus.
Xara Webstyle 3
Software upgrades have to be exceptional to get reviewer Lee Creek's attention. Read on to find out what Lee Creek finds exceptional in Xara Webstyle 3.
ASP.NET in a Nutshell
As a quick reference and tutorial in one, ASP.NET in a Nutshell goes beyond the published documentation to highlight little-known details, stress practical uses for particular features, and provide real-world examples that show how features can be used in a working application. From O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Dynamic Dreamweaver MX
Get up to speed on using the advanced features of Dreamweaver MX. Produce dynamic web sites that comply with web standards and accessibility guidelines. From glasshaus.
Dreamweaver MX : The Hidden Tips
Continuing his look at Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Intranet Journal regular Troy Dreier reveals some tips and tricks, straight from the Dreamweaver developers, that you wont find in any manual.
Dreamweaver MX: PHP Web Development - Part 2
This excerpt from Dreamweaver MX: PHP Web Development discusses how to configure Dreamweaver to work with your Development Environment. This weeks installment covers an overview of the advanced site definition, testing the server, a site map layout and the database connection. From Glasshaus.
Book Excerpt: Beginning Java 2 SDK, Pt. 3
Check your basic Java skills and refresh your knowledge of geometry with this collection of practice Java classes. Also included: a Java recursion primer. From Wrox Press.
3D Flash Animator
Flash(TM) creation programs are becoming more and more common, but the word "common" hardly describes 3D Flash Animator from Australia's Insane Tools. The program offers a great combination of features and ease of use, unlike many such programs that seemingly require a PhD to operate.
Book Excerpt: CSS: A Beginner's Guide
CSS layout relies extensively on boxes, and to design your pages properly it's important to know what's in the box and what's not. This first of two excerpts discusses CSS box generation and basic box display properties. From Osborne/McGraw-Hill.
JScript .NET, Part VII: Web Services and ASP.NET
The Doc is back with more server-side services, this time utilizing ASP.NET. Just as JavaScript is the perfect helper for HTML on the client side, JScript .NET complements ASP.NET on the server. By Yehuda Shiran and Tomer Shiran.
Photoshop 7.0 - The Pro's Perspective
Last week we took a look at some of the new features in Adobe Photoshop 7.0. In this follow up article, we talk to some intranet professionals about the new version and what they do, and don't, like about it.
JMList
JMList is list view applet with sort capabilities on list title fields and an optional link on any list record.
CodeWarrior for Linux, Professional Edition, v.6.0
CodeWarrior for Linux is for programmers who want to focus on their applications, not on their tools. The program is a complete blend of development tools featuring the CodeWarrior IDE and supporting code generation and debugging using GNU technology.
AlltheWeb versus Google
Does size really matter? And what exactly is a "document?" Guest columnist Rich Wiggins investigates AlltheWeb's claim to have indexed more documents than Google. From the WebReference Update.
NetRelay
NetRelay is an installable application server with integrated publishing framework for rapid development of dynamic web applications
Sun[tm] ONE Studio
Sun[tm] ONE Studio 4 (formerly Forte[tm] for Java[tm]) software is an integrated development environment (IDE) for Java technology developers. Based on the modular, open source NetBeans[tm] Tools Platform, the Sun ONE Studio IDE is ideal for building and deploying Web services across multiple hardware and software platforms.
Book Excerpt: Cascading Style Sheets, Pt. 2
The conclusion of our pair of excerpts from the glasshaus title "Cascading Style Sheets: Separating Content from Presentation" introduces CSS itself; with a brief look at its origins, syntax, and benefits.
Book Excerpt: Professional Java Web Services, Pt. 5
Our Java Web Services excursion concludes with an in depth look at a SOAP client, as well as a quick SOAP client debugging demonstration by way of the TCP tunnel/monitor tool. From Wrox Press.
Review: Audium 3 (Part II)
This week in our Product Review section, we continue exploring the components that make up the Audium dynamic VoiceXML platform, a new VoiceXML IDE and Server combo from Audium Corporation.
JavaScript + CSS + DOM Magic - Part 2
JavaScript + CSS + DOM Magic has directly applicable projects with step-by-step instructions showing you how to master a feature and adapt it according to your own needs and creativity. Chapter 12 covers Creating the Basic Document Object Creation Script, Creating the Tab Navigation Script, and Modifying the XHTML Markup to Call the Functions. From New Riders
Mongoose PortalStudio
Mongoose PortalStudio is an IDE to design, assemble, deploy, and manage enterprise portals, and web services.
Vue d'Esprit 4
For those who usually find 3D software to be a major drag on their patience, Vue 4's scenery creator software is a welcome relief. It does what it does quickly and efficiently.
New Product Offerings from Matrox
In this article, we are focusing on two of their products, DigiSuite and Infonet TV. DigiSuite is billed as a complete content creation platform for broadcast and post, while Infonet TV is designed to let you communicate with your audience via cable channels, closed-circuit television, and the internet or an intranet. Of the two products, Infonet TV is the newer of the two, having been released only one month ago.
Color Wheel Expert v4.0
One complaint about computer color pickers in the past is that they are often clumsy to use and get the color desired. That is not the case with Color Wheel Expert v4.0
Book Excerpt: Practical JavaScript for the Usable Web
While validating input data on the server is essential, using JavaScript to validate data on the client as well is both simple to do and user-friendly. In this excerpt we examine a client-side function that tests the validity of a credit card number. From glasshaus.
FLASH: 99% Good
Upon receiving the press release for this article, my first thought was that someone had made an error on the title, but as things turned out, it was for real. In fact, the book was chosen as Macromedias site of the day for March 27th, 2002. According to author Kevin Airgid, "The book, the title and everything else was a knee jerk reaction to an article written by Jakob Neilson." The title? Flash: 99% Bad.
Book Excerpt: Professional C# Web Services
We wrap up our series of excerpts from "Professional C# Web Services" by learning how to continue client processing while waiting for server results; and how to set and retrieve state data via the call context. From Wrox Press.
Anark Studio 1.0
Anark Studio 1.0 is such a powerful multimedia creation program that you may want to purchase a ticket just to see the results of your own work. In fact, the only way to not be impressed with the program is to never see it at all.
Discreet's new cleaner central
Discreet's new cleaner central provides an automated and distributed media transcoding system; allowing serious streaming media providers to optimize their offerings for multiple media players and transmission speeds.
CeledyDraw
Looking for a drawing program that has more to offer? CeledyDraw may be just up your ally. CeledyDraw is multi-faceted with drawing tools, internet graphics and desktop publishing capabilities. The price might surprise you too!
Book Excerpt: The Intelligent Wireless Web
Exactly how smart is the Web today? And how can we make it smarter? Authors Alesso and Smith discuss both questions in a collection of excerpts from "The Intelligent Wireless Web." From Addison Wesley.
Book Excerpt: mod_perl Developer's Cookbook
Chock full of tasty recipes, this cookbook will help you get the most out of your mod_perl cuisine. Our excerpt from chapter 4 consists of 10 morsels allowing you to better communicate with the Apache server. From Sams Publishing.
Book Excerpt: Web Menus with Beauty and Brains
What began as a series of WebRef articles has blossomed into a full length text dedicated to the creation of effective Web menus. Graphics expert Wendy Peck shares with us a chapter from her new publication, "Web Menus with Beauty and Brains."
GUI-Based Java Application Development
MCM Software hopes to simplify the development of Web applications with JEvolution, a graphical, no-Java-knowledge-required tool that can create Java applications complete with backend database connectivity.
ImageMatics StillMotion Creator
Its name appears to be an oxymoron, but ImageMatics' StillMotion Creator is indeed a very smart tool for web designers looking to add special effects to otherwise static web pages.
Professional Java SOAP - Part 4
Web services are currently the main area of growth in the computing industry as a whole, but also more specifically in java. To achieve the goal of exchanging information, SOAP uses XML to encode its payload. The final installment covers the SOAP Fault, Messaging, and Where Are the Objects? From Wrox Press.
TeeChart Office 1.0
It is a Beta program, but anyone who uses charts and graphs either on the web, in print, or for presentations, would be well advised to look at a program called TeeChart Office.
Review: Tellme Studio
This week in our Product Review section we take a look at Tellme Studio, a hosted VoiceXML Platform from Tellme Networks, Inc. that allows developers to develop and test VoiceXML-based applications.
Cirkadia's new iNavigate 3.4
Cirkadia's new iNavigate 3.4 is a dynamic menu system that seemingly goes out of its way to get along with web designers who need tree-style menus.
Hot Text: Web Writing That Works
Learn how to grab your audience's attention and never let it go. Based on extensive research, this book is a fun yet in-depth how-to guide for effective writing on the Web. By Andy King.
Book Excerpt: Professional C# Web Services
Microsoft's .NET Framework provides two ways to create Web services: ASP.NET, and .NET Remoting. In this excerpt from the Wrox Press title "Professional C# Web Services," we learn that the latter method allows us to host a Web service in any application, without requiring the ASP.NET runtime.
Buzz.Pro 2.0 Review
For those who wish to create art that could be worthy of the great masters -- and for whom it normally would be a stretch to use a roller to paint a wall -- a plugin called buZZ.Pro 2.0 just might be the tool
Visual Perl for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
What does Perl hacker Jonathan Eisenzopf think of add-ons to other products? What does he think of Visual Perl, in particular, and will he ever write in Linux again? Read his review of Visual Perl, a plug-in for Microsoft Studio .NET, to find out.
Professional PHP4 Programming
Professional PHP4 will show you exactly how to create state of the art web applications that scale well, utilize databases optimally, and connect to a back-end network using a multi-tiered approach. This first installment looks at LDAP components, applications, and models. This book is a resource for working PHP developers who want to take their skills to the next level. From Wrox Press
Navigational Systems Defined by Customer Experience
Learn how mirroring the customers' experience in the offline world can improve navigational systems on web sites. By Mary Brodie.
Review: VoiceGenie Technologies Genie IDE
We continue our product review section with a review of the Genie IDE, an integrated development environment (IDE) from VoiceGenie Technologies that enables the creation of applications and Voice Web content using VoiceXML, as well as the testing of local and remote applications.
epgHomepage
pgHomepage is a server-side, Web-based, Web page editor. With epgHomepage, the only tool your customers need to create a Web site is a browser!
Opera 6.0
Quicker than the "Big 2," Opera offers virtually all of the features they offer, as well as some they don't.
Book Excerpt: Programming Jabber, Pt 2
Having downloaded and configured the Jabber server, it's now time to put it to good use. Starting and stopping the server is the main focus of this excerpt, with additional information on what to do when things go wrong. From O'Reilly.
Simplicity Professional
Simplicity Professional provides you with an intuitive graphical method of integrating data into your applications from any JDBC/ODBC data source. Simplicity Professional also enables you to build Servlets quickly and easily.
Review: IBM WebSphere Voice Toolkit
The objective of this column is to familiarize you with the various tools and technologies available for VXML, providing you with enough info to decide upon a suitable development environment. We start this week with IBM's WebSphere Voice Toolkit.
Ten Top Sites Compared
What design features do the Web's top ten sites have in common? Maybe we can learn something from looking at the way they're put together, particularly their fonts, colors, links, navigation, titles, page width, JavaScript, CSS and file size.
Ten Top Sites Compared
What design features do the Web's top ten sites have in common? Maybe we can learn something from looking at the way they're put together, particularly their fonts, colors, links, navigation, titles, page width, JavaScript, CSS and file size.
Professional JSP Site Design
This book is designed to take you from a basic knowledge of the JSP and Servlet technologies to a deeper understanding of how best to implement core web site features such as dynamic navigation, page layout, and content management. From Wrox Press
Nuance V-Builder 1.2 Product Review
Find out how Nuance V-Builder stacks up as a VoiceXML development environment as we look at the product's features, weaknesses and maturity.
Readability on the Internet
There is a great deal written and said about development of Internet sites, with much of the emphasis being placed on usability, navigation, and appearance. It is now time to throw another factor into the mix -- readability.
Review: Modem Magic Scripts
Want faster connections? These modem drivers speed up 56K and ISDN connections for the Mac. Give the gift of speed this holiday season. By Andy King.
Book Review: Design for Community
In his book "Design for Community" Derek Powazek shares his expertise on creating and running thriving virtual communities so people can connect to each other in meaningful ways. By Andy King.
Book Review: Web ReDesign: Workflow the Works
Primarily aimed at project managers, this book is designed to streamline the redesign process for everyone involved. The authors' "Core Process" methodology helps avoid unsightly scope creep to keep your projects on time and on budget.
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