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ICANN: IPv4 will run out by 2011

Big businesses need to start planning now to handle changes that will take place when a new version of the Internet's fundamental routing protocol becomes ubiquitous, or risk losing online customers, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Read more »

Google sets Bigtable for free life in the cloud

Web developers will soon be able to host their applications on Google's infrastructure for free — up to a point. Read more »

US$100m Apple iFund: Widgets need not apply

Venture capitalist firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) placed a US$100 million bet on Apple's iPhone on Thursday by creating the iFund. KPCB partner Matt Murphy talks about the iFund and the type of big ideas the fund is seeking. Read more »

Mozilla previews e-mail program

Weeks after the successful launch of its Firefox browser, Mozilla has released an e-mail application in another salvo on Microsoft's home turf. Read more »

Simplify your life with PEAR classes

Most PHP Web developers have heard of PEAR, the PHP Extension and Application Repository, but very few of them actually use it on a regular basis. Here are 10 reasons to get started today. Read more »

Amazon adds Windows to its cloud

Amazon has taken its Elastic Compute Cloud service out of beta status and added Windows to Linux and Solaris on its list of supported operating systems. Read more »

Aussie CIOs poke under Chrome bonnet

Australian chief information officers have shown a mixed reaction to Google's new Chrome browser, which was released in testing form last week to early adopters' praise. Read more »

Semantic web breaking out of the lab

Semantic web technology is on the verge of becoming commercially viable for businesses looking to develop their web capabilities. Read more »

Google RatProxy looks for cross-site flaws

Google released a free tool Tuesday that should help Web developers find and fix cross-site vulnerabilities. Read more »

Readers share iPhone 3G woes

Reception problems with the iPhone 3G are occurring in towns and cities across the US, based on readers' responses last week to a request for more information about their experiences with the handset. Read more »

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Extend ASP.NET with HTTP modules

While HTTP modules have been a part of ASP.NET since its inception, I still encounter developers with no idea of their existence or usage. HTTP modules allow you to process incoming requests and outgoing responses to and from an ASP.NET application. Read more »

Develop applications that prevent intrusion

Designing secure applications requires developers to look beyond their own code. Accessing APIs or COM objects or establishing system privileges can result in security vulnerabilities that can be prevented. Read more »

Make the most of mapping down under

Map-based mashups are appearing everywhere. Whether you're planning a bike commute or looking for hotels, Andrew Muller shows how Aussies can incorporate maps into applications. Read more »

Send XML without XMLHTTP

See how to create a portable Web application that can send XML without relying on XMLHTTP. The Java applet RSProxy will do the trick--with a little modification, of course. Read more »

Handle Web app list data with this simple database function

While converting an aging, off-the-shelf ERP system to a Web-based application, a Builder reader and his team ran into trouble handling list data. See how they implemented a user-defined function to solve the problem. Read more »

Driving towards in-car software

Developing applications to run inside cars is a fascinating and potentially lucrative market for developers. But what systems are actually running under the hood, and what hurdles do you have to overcome to build for them? Read more »

Know your clustering architectures

In this article Builder.com explains the meaning of scalability and availability in EA and explore different architectures for achieving them. Read more »

Design elements are key to driving Web traffic

Navigation can make or break the user experience. Here's a look at several navigation elements and tips on how to use them in your Web design plan. Read more »

Protect your network traffic using Java's encryption features

The Java Development Kit has strong encryption and security support. One of the nicer features is its built-in support for socket communication. Builder.com shows here it's easy to write a client and a server that talk to each other securely with encrypted streams. Read more »

Developing Applications for Intel-based Macs

A new processor architecture has massively boosted Mac power and capabilities, but what does it mean for developers? Stephen Withers investigates how to port your Mac apps. Read more »

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Azure: A matter of trust

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Ray Ozzie hit the nail on the head when he said Azure's success will hinge on trust. Who outside (and inside) the core circle of ISV trust Microsoft? Read more »

The best news Linux could ever receive: LinuxWorld's a bust

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- The latest proof that Linux has conquered the corporate data center crowd: LinuxWorld is a dud. Read more »

YouTube becomes a service

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- YouTube has expanded its APIs to allow for new players and uploading of content. Read more »

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