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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 »
Virtualisation gets ready for the mainstream
Virtualisation is a hot topic in the IT industry, to be found in every new processor, every datacentre and on every roadmap. But if the average person on the street has even heard of virtualisation, the idea probably left little impression beyond something to do with running corporate datacentres packed with computing hardware. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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Development trends to watch in 2010
What will be important development trends in 2010? This article covers .NET 4, Visual Studio 2010, cloud computing and more. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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