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Microsoft prepares for Yukon, Longhorn
The software company readies new development tools before planned releases of revamped database and Windows operating system software. Read more »
Server 2008 adoption not driven by virtualisation
Despite being touted as a key reason for adopting Windows Server 2008, virtualisation is not why companies will buy Microsoft's server operating system Read more »
Tangled in .Net
Although Microsoft .Net plans were "hard to understand," CEO Steve Ballmer is working to untangle the mess. Read more »
Tool time for Longhorn
Later this year, Microsoft will release tools to grease the skids for Longhorn, and next year will unveil new Exchange and BizTalk lines. Read more »
Novell ship version 1.0 of Mono
Company's open-source project aims bring easy-to-use .Net tools to Linux and other operating systems. 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 »
Borland to wield tools against Microsoft
The revived company readies a software suite to compete against Microsoft's popular Visual Studio.Net. But can it really go toe-to-toe with the tech giant? Read more »
SQL Server 2005 updated
Service Pack 1 is here, and includes mirroring tools as well as new features for the Express edition. Read more »
Sybase sees RFID as saviour
The database firm wants to manage information sent in by remote devices. Read more »
CA makes database open source
Computer Associates International made a major commitment to open-source software development announcing a plan to make its Ingres database open source and outlining partnerships with other open-source projects. Read more »
Features (186)
XPath provides an easier way to select information in Jet database
In the Microsoft .NET Framework, extracting information from a Jet database can be accomplished using SQL queries or XPath. Each method has pros and cons, but you may find yourself using XPath more often as .NET becomes more prevalent. Read more »
Exposing product information via Web services
The .NET Framework simplifies the Web service creation process. Learn how to create a Web service that interfaces with SQL Server and returns the applicable information from the Northwind database. Read more »
ASP.NET offers new state management techniques
State management is a tricky aspect of Web development. Find out how ASP.NET's new features make it easier for developers to manage state information. Read more »
Forms authentication in .NET: Using a database
Storing forms authentication information in Web.config has serious limitations. See how to work around them by storing this information in a database. Read more »
Ask Chuck: Displaying graphs in VS.NET
This week Chuck answers a Builder Australia reader's question on displaying graphs of database data on web sites using VS.NET. Read more »
Ask Chuck: Displaying graphs in VS.NET (part two)
As part two of Chuck's answer on displaying graphs with VS.NET, Alan Eldridge takes an alternative answer using Crystal decisions. Read more »
Simplify coding and maintenance with class libraries
You use class libraries when you're developing any type of .NET application in order to manipulate the file system, access databases, serialise objects, and launch and synchronise multiple threads of execution. Read more »
SQL Server CE vs. Access CE
Looking for a robust database for your handheld or mobile device? Edmond Woychowsky takes a closer look at SQL Server CE and Access CE head-to-head. Read more »
Do you need an application server?
If you're big on technology trends, you may be considering which application server to put in place. But the first question you should ask is whether you truly need one. Read more »
Creating a Community with DotNetNuke
DotNetNuke is an open source CMS based on ASP.NET. Builder AU Technical editor, David McAmis introduces DotNetNuke and how to get it up and running in no time. Read more »
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Firefox 3's better performance and memory improvements
-- As beta 5 is due to come out next week, I take a look at some of the new features and improvements in Firefox 3. Read more »
Newbie guide to Google's Android
-- Google's platform for mobile devices has been announced and ready for developers to get their hands dirty. Here's the basics of what it's all about and the core architecture overview. Read more »
CodeGear Q&A
-- CodeGear is the new name for Borland's developer tools business. Builder AU spoke to CodeGear about the handover and direction of the developer tools business under the new banner. Read more »
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