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ColdFusion MX 7 hits the streets

Macromedia have updated their popular solution for building and deploying Web applications and Web services. Read more »

Microsoft releases Office developer tools

Microsoft have released a set of developer tools for building software and services that tap into the new version of Office. Read more »

JBoss looks to keep things simple with Seam

The new framework is for creating apps that conform to leading front- and back-end Java standards. Read more »

Gluecode clone updates Maven tools

Mergere has updated its Apache Maven tools and support services. Read more »

Internet2: 2004 and beyond

Internationally acclaimed violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman doesn't let a little thing like a few thousand miles stand in the way of reaching his students. Read more »

Gates and Howard launch project to breach digital divide

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates and Prime Minister John Howard today launched an AU$40 million community initiative to help disadvantaged Australians overcome the digital divide. Read more »

Apple absent from Macworld

Organisers and attendees remain upbeat about the Macworld conference being held here this week, despite Apple Computer's decision not to participate. Read more »

Red Hat releases new hobbyist Linux

The company rolls out its newest Linux product, Fedora Core 2, a free version designed for enthusiasts and developers who want to try out newer features. Read more »

Features (9)

James Gosling Q & A

James Gosling was in Australia this week to give two question-and-answer session to local developers. A rare opportunity for local developers, Builder AU was on hand to transcribe the event for those who couldn't make it. Read more »

Java tips: Deploying WAR files and binding an object to the HttpSession

Tweak your Java skills with these quick Java tips. First, see how WAR files can be useful in deploying resources to the Web server. Then, pick up a handy tip on implementing the HttpSessionBindingListener. Read more »

First Look: ChartFX for .NET

Builder AU Technical Editor, David McAmis takes a fresh look at the new ChartFX tool for enhanced charting and graphing capabilities for .NET developers. Read more »

Construct a Service Level Agreement

The Service Level Agreement (SLA) defines the basis of formal understanding and communication between the developer and the client. Simon Jackson investigates why you need one for your project. Read more »

Developer Spotlight: Martin Pool

Martin Pool is a Canberra-based software engineer who started work on the distcc distributed compiler. Builder AU recently caught up with Martin to talk about his work, SCO and open source software. Read more »

Virtual computing offers real benefits, real challenges

Virtualisation breaks the link between software and hardware; great for managers but not so good for others. Read more »

Making an open source living, part 1

Running a business based on open source software is possible, as we found out when we interviewed Steven Noels, a Belgian consultant and member of the Apache Software Foundation. Read more »

Make Java code review painless and effective

Java code analysers can take the pain out of time-intensive code reviews and help you optimise code when you're under the gun. See what these top tools can do for your development process. Read more »

Create a simple Cocoon sitemap

This open source project is attractive to companies that need to use content management and programmatic tools to publish content in multiple formats. Read more »

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