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Huge security hole in .NET: Java creator
Java creator James Gosling this week called Microsoft's decision to support C and C++ on the Common Language Runtime in .NET one of the -biggest and most offensive mistakes that they could have made". Read more »
Understand the ASP.NET DataGrid control
Need to get up to speed on the ASP.NET DataGrid control features? Try this introduction article on for size. Read more »
Microsoft Web services plan targets Java
The company aims to turn up the heat on Java rivals with plans for software that could simplify the creation of heavy-duty Web services applications. Read more »
Bash + cmd = Powershell?
CommentaryMicrosoft's PowerShell looks to be a revolution that envelopes the advantages of both bash and cmd as well as adding a powerful new dimension to scripting in general. Read more »
Jonathan Schwartz on the future of Sun
After a year on the job, Sun's CEO says the company is relevant again but still has problems to fix. In this interview, he admits losing sight of the developer community towards the end of the 1990s, and making what he described as a very bad decision about the company's commitment to Solaris. Read more »
Microsoft shines more light on Longhorn
As Microsoft prepares developers and independent software vendors for Longhorn, the next version of its Windows operating system, the company wants to wean them off older Windows programming models. Read more »
JBoss includes EJB 3.0
The 'Professional Open Source' software company has brought its range up to the latest Java standards. Read more »
Standards body embraces Web services
The Object Management Group, a standards body, is taking steps to make its back-office software collaborate with newer Web services standards. Read more »
Microsoft Web plan takes aim at Google
Microsoft plans to open access to MSN and its other public Web sites to let developers assemble new applications that build on those sites -- a technique used successfully at Google and other Web companies to promote their properties. Read more »
IBM, JBoss eye new Java plan
IBM and open-source Java software company JBoss Group are in discussions to spearhead a Java standardisation effort aimed at cooling off the growing popularity of Microsoft's C# language. Read more »
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The .NET Common Programming Model (CPM)
The basic principle of .NET is object-oriented development. The driving force behind it is the Common Programming Model (CPM). Read more »
Achieve common ASP.NET page functionality
In this article we take a look at ASP.NET 2.0's template page feature and how you might create base pages with inheritance. Read more »
Automate data transfers with SQL Server and VB.NET
The transfer of data from one format to another is a common programming chore. Programmers can simplify the process by using SQL Server via Data Transformation Services (DTS), which is tightly integrated in the Microsoft product line. Read more »
Secure your .NET smart client apps with CAS
.NET allows code to be downloaded onto several workstations, which increases security concerns. Fortunately, the .NET Framework offers a solution--code access security (CAS). Read more »
Understand the CLR security features
In this article John McCormick takes a close look into the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and it's security features. Read more »
How do I... Serialise a hash table in C# when the application requires it?
Unfortunately, the .NET Framework does not allow serialisation of any object that implements the IDictionary interface. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, hash tables. Read more »
Cleaning up your ADO.NET mess
Although .NET eases the burden of managing system resources, you're not totally disconnected from the process. Take care to free your database resources! Read more »
.Net develops advantages over Java
Developers have a number of reasons for favouring one programming environment over another. For those attracted by good technology, .NET is worth a look. Read more »
Build a page framework in ASP.NET
ASP.NET enables you to create an object-oriented page framework to build Web sites. Find out how to put this handy capability to work. Read more »
Handling optional parameters in C#
One feature that's missing from C# is the ability to declare a method parameter as optional. Here's a look at what you can do to fake it. Read more »
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.