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Apache expands Web services reach

The Apache Software Foundation is expected to launch this week an open-source integration server project, which is part of a bigger effort to create a full suite of Web services infrastructure software. Read more »

Taronga Zoo .NETting its menagerie

Behind the scenes at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, a small but determined group of IT specialists are working to use Web services to streamline the flow of many core business processes. Read more »

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Apple answers call for iPhone applications

Apple wowed the cell phone industry a year ago with the first version of the iPhone. And now its new software development kit and soon-to-be-launched application store featuring third-party applications could change the game yet again. Read more »

Microsoft kills stand-alone WinFS project

Microsoft has decided to initially use technology from its WinFS project in the SQL Server database, rather than directly in its Windows operating system. Read more »

Microsoft embraces open-source scripting language

Microsoft has released a beta of its .Net port to Python. Read more »

eXeem opens new file-swapping doors

Underground programmers hoping to capitalise on the BitTorrent file-swapping community on Friday unveiled highly anticipated software that some peer-to-peer advocates believe could blunt recent legal attacks from Hollywood. Read more »

Novell brands its own open-source religion

Novell is readying two major product launches meant to make its open-source software more palatable to corporate customers. Read more »

Skype releases IM developer tools

VoIP giant Skype is now letting Web sites and other Internet applications tap into the pool of people using the Luxembourg-based company's instant-messaging service. Read more »

IBM to unveils Websphere 6

Big Blue claims that the next version of its Websphere application server will have improved availability, support for the latest standards, and be easier to deploy. Read more »

Sun, Microsoft join on Web app standard

A consortium of major technology companies, including newfound allies Microsoft and Sun Microsystems, submitted on Tuesday a proposed new standard intended to promote interoperability between Web applications. Read more »

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Develop a fully functional site with DotNetNuke

The open source DotNetNuke framework allows you to create a powerful Web application using an out-of-the-box solution. Read more »

OOP designs with VB.NET and Java

As a .NET developer, it might surprise you what you can learn from the Java crowd. The two languages may be more similar than you think. Read more »

The evolution of .NET

Microsoft is touting the new .NET platform, but is it really new? This article explores the maturation of the basic technologies that are the foundation of .NET. Read more »

Developer Spotlight: Inside .NET with Juval Lowy

Builder AU caught up with Lowy during his masterclass in Sydney and discussed what is in .NET 3.0, the design review process and how developers can better learn. Read more »

Can't J2EE and .NET just be friends?

The two Web services standards are now settling into their respective roles and the reasons for choosing one over the other are becoming clearer. But can they play nicely together? Read more »

Road test: .NET development without Visual Studio

This month we put five IDE alternatives to Microsoft's Visual Studio against each other. Is there an alternative for .NET developers? David McAmis puts the candidates to the test. Read more »

Improve code confidence with these three .NET code review tools

Automated code tools can help developers locate potential problem points in their code before it ever leaves their machines. Here's a look at three tools that can help you with automated code review. Read more »

Integrate Passport into ASP.NET apps

If you are looking for a secure means to transfer sensitive information in an ASP.NET application, try integrating Microsoft's Passport service. Read more »

Legacy apps and .NET

Maximise your investments by using legacy apps in conjunction with the .NET Framework. Use Host Integration Server to integrate your old apps with .NET to save money. Read more »

ODBC is not dead

ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) is a uniform interface standard that you may use to access database systems. Learn about ODBC classes and how to use the ODBC .NET Data Provider within the Microsoft .NET Framework. Read more »

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