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Developing Large Web Applications

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In this book Kyle Loudon offers steps for building applications that remain effective even as you add features, functions, and users. Learn how to develop large web applications with the precision required for other types of software.

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Java on Google App Engine requires different approach

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Using Java Virtual Machine (JVM) may be the way to get around limitations of Java programming for the cloud. This article looks at some limitations with Google App Engine and Azure. Site may require registration.

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European Parliament Rips Global IP Accord

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The European Parliament, objecting to the secrecy of the agreement, has overwhelmingly rejected the Anti-Counterfeiting and Trade Agreement proposed by Hollywood and the Obama administration.

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10 Years After: A Look Back at the Dotcom Boom and Bust

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ten years after the "new economy" launched, and sank, Wired.com looks at some of the plays and players in this slide-show.

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Just How Fast Is Cisco's New Router?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Cisco's new CRS-3 router is fast. The company claims it's capable of delivering 322 terabits per second or - in other terms - downloading every movie ever made in 4 minutes.

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HTML & CSS: The Good Parts

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In this book by Ben Henick you'll learn how to work with HTML and CSS more effectively by learning how to connect the underlying theory and design of HTML and CSS to your work habits.

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eCube Systems Announces NXTera 6.0 Release

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NXTera 6.0 simplifies the generation of .Net, Java and Web Services interface libraries for COBOL business logic enabling business logic running on legacy hardware and operating systems to inter-operate with contemporary middleware and Java server containers

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Debugging C++ applications using ProbeVue

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This article on developerWorks explains Vue language syntaxes for probing function types in C++, how to access their arguments, and explore the structure of header files.

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LiveTime Extends ITSM SaaS Platform to Google App Engine and Amazon EC2 Cloud

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

LiveTime Software announced new SaaS based cloud deployment options, including Google App Engine, Amazon EC2, and Rackspace Cloud.

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Synology Releases DiskStation Manager 2.3

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Synology America Corp. officially released DiskStation Manager (DSM) 2.3. DSM 2.3 has several new features including encryption, backup to the Cloud, video surveillance with iPhone DS cam, and more.

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Apache bug prompts update advice

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A vulnerability in Apache's core "mod_isapi" module was discovered recently. The vulnerability could be used to take control of the web server.

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Oracle to customers: 'Sun? Sun who?'

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Now that the merger has been approved, changes have begun in earnest. First to go - support links and the Sun home page. This is one customer's experience of trying to get support.

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Creating and updating blogs in ... WebSphere Portal Express 6.1.5

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dave Hay's client wanted to know how a non-admin could create or update a blog, so Dave did some experimenting and posted the results here.

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A SHOCKING INVESTIGATION BY OUR OWN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
"This book reads like a scary thriller. Crossing political and technical lines with confidence and abandon, David Gewirtz weaves a story that will raise the eyebrows, and the neck hairs, of everyone who reads it."
-- Dan Shafer, author of more than 50 books

This is a heck of a story. Prepare to be freaked out...

Microsoft expects to spend $9.5 billion on research in 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The deep pockets of Microsoft fund a lot of research. In the coming year, much of this research money is expected to target cloud services.

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Security Pros Question Deployment of Smart Meters

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Many utility companies are moving to "smart meters", computer-based meters that can be read remotely, in an effort to save money. The only problem is - they're no more secure than the internet.

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RSA 1024-bit private key encryption cracked

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Computer scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered a weakness in RSA security technology enabling them to crack a 1,024-bit private key.

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'Google' Hackers Had Ability to Alter Source Code

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

According to researchers at McAfee, the hackers who attacked Google targeted source code management systems. This allowed them to target individual users of software. This article includes a link to McAfee's whitepaper on the subject.

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C++ Guru Bjarne Stroustrup Roadshow to Finland and Denmark

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ixonos, in conjunction with the Oulu Linux seminar on Tuesday, 16 March 2010, has arranged for Dr. Bjarne Stroustrup to speak on the trends and future of C++ at several locations in Finland and Denmark.

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Using WS-Trust for token transformation

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This article on developerWorks discusses using WS-Trust to manage token transformation when crossing various security boundaries of the information system. It also introduces WS-Trust concepts and basic use.

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EclipseSource Announces Free Eclipse OSGi and Rich Ajax Platform Tutorials

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

EclipseSource is adding to its Eclipse technology courses delivered over the Internet. Courses in Equinox/OSGi, RCP and RAP are now available in the virtual classroom. EclipseSource is offering half-day tutorials in RAP and OSGi at no charge, for a limited time

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Web 2.0 Fundamentals: with AJAX, Development Tools, and Mobile Platforms

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This new book from Jones & Bartlett Publishers by Oswald Campesato and Kevin Nilson examines many aspects of Web 2.0 technology, including concepts, tools, products, and technologies making up the Web 2.0 landscape.

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Scottish Ruby Conference

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pragmatic Studio will run a development course in Edinburgh, Scotland the same week as this year's Scottish Ruby Conference. The studio will be run by EdgeCase.

Pragmatic Studios - Test Driven Development with Rails with Jim Weirich and Joe O'Brien of EdgeCase
22-24 March 2010

Scottish Ruby Conference
26-27 March 2010

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Cyberwar Hype Intended to Destroy the Open Internet

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Michael McConnell was the director of national intelligence who scared President Bush into releasing billions of dollars so the military could build "black ops" into their equipment. Now he's trying to scare Congress into re-engineering the internet to keep tabs on users.

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Stampede Technologies' New FX Series for Satellite WAN Optimization

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Stampede Technologies' new offerings include the FX 1000, FX 2000 and FX 4000 Series appliances, and flexible software options for 1-sided and 2-sided WAN optimization and acceleration. Stampede will be exhibiting at Satellite 2010 in Washington, DC on March 16-18, 2010.

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CSE HTML Validator Professional BETA with HTML5 and CSS3 Support

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Web developers and the general public can use CSE HTML Validator Pro v10 BETA without functional limitation until August 1, 2010. CSE HTML Validator v10 supports HTML5 and CSS3 and checks websites for HTML, XHTML, CSS, link problems and more.

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Slouching toward justice for Terry Childs

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Terry Childs, the admin who held the passwords to San Francisco's network when he was fired, is now on trial, though apparently still in jail. One hopes the jury understands the problem better than the city has.

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Most resistance to 'Aurora' hack attacks futile, says report

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When a hacker has the patience to stalk selected employees and applications, and has the technical skill to write a customized attack against your network, there isn't much in the enterprise security arsenal that can stop them.

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WEBO Site SpeedUp 1.0 Website Optimization Software Accelerates Sites

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WEBO Site SpeedUp delivers website optimization for home, business and professional webmaster hosting environments on a wide variety of CMS systems and publishing platforms, including Joomla!, WordPress, Drupal, Bitrix.

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Intel's First Six-core Processor for Desktops on Sale

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Intel's six-core chips are now on sale in Europe as the i7-980 Extreme Edition. The processor is clocked at up to 3.6GHz and includes 12MB of L3 cache memory.

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UK Registry to Implement DNS Security Protocol

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Beginning next week, Nominet will start implementing the DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) protocol to prevent some DNS attacks. The change will affect web sites using ".uk".

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Information Management and Java technology

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This site on IBM's developerWorks includes links to a number of articles, downloads, learning resources, and more. There is also a link to a video tutorial series: Develop a Java app using pureQuery annotated methods.

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FINDING LOTUS IT JOBS IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY
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IBM quietly shoves ISS wares into Tivoli

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

IBM's Internet Security Systems (ISS) products will no longer be a separate line. ISS is being merged into the Tivoli line of products.

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How Google's Algorithm Rules the Web

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Google's search algorithm can find the seemingly unfindable, faster than that old speeding bullet. They control the market, so far. But they're still working to refine the search engine and keep their edge.

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New Relic RPM Now Manages Ruby Web Applications Running with Sinatra, Rack, and Rails Metal

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

New Relic, Inc. announced its RPM application performance management tool, RPM Ruby agent 2.10, has added support for Sinatra, Rack, and Rails Metal, enabling Ruby developers and operations teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize web applications utilizing these technologies.

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Building Multichannel Applications with WebSphere Commerce

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This new RedBook describes the latest features and techniques of IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7, presenting an overview of the order and inventory management systems. It's available now as a download, or later in book form.

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Hobo, Rapid Web App Builder for Ruby on Rails, Moves to Version 1.0

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hobo, the rapid web app builder for Rails, has moved from beta to Version 1.0 after 3 years of community development. Celebrations start with two new Hobo books, a new logo and screencast, and a number of 1.0 improvements

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Oracle Executive Will Speak at O'Reilly MySQL Conference & Expo

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Edward Screven has been scheduled to for a presentation, where he will answers questions on the future of MySQL, at the MySQL Conference April 12-15. Other speakers scheduled include Michael Widenius, Sarah Sproehnle, and Kaj Arno.

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HyperIP Positioned for Cloud Infrastructures & Virtualization Applications

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NetEx announced that its HyperIP software-only WAN optimizer is ready for virtualization and cloud storage/computing. NetEx's HyperIP for VMware takes advantage of the server and infrastructure consolidation benefits of VMware, including the new VMware vSphere 4.

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Perforce Releases New Eclipse Plug-in

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Perforce Software has released an Eclipse plug-in for its Software Configuration Management (SCM) system. With Release 2009.2 Eclipse developers can take advantage of a Time-lapse View visualization tool.

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U.S. Pinpoints Coder Behind Google Attack

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A security consultant in China is believed to have written key parts of the code used in attacking Google last year. The Chinese government had ready access to his work.

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