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Microsoft patches may break Web sites

Two Microsoft security updates for Internet Explorer can break the functionality of Web sites that use certain custom applications. Read more »

Microsoft pitches new Visual Studio tools

Microsoft says developers that stick with its tools can have their cake and eat it too. Read more »

Xamlon looks to beat Microsoft to the punch

Software engineer and entrepreneur Paul Colton thinks he can beat Microsoft by taking a page from its play book--literally. Read more »

Gypsies can sue Big Blue; Court

A Swiss court has cleared the way for Gypsies to sue IBM over published allegations that the computer company's punch-card machines helped the Nazis commit mass murder more efficiently, the plaintiffs' lawyer said. Read more »

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Understand how .NET can talk to OCI

To fine-tune performance, it's useful to understand how .NET can talk directly to the Oracle Call Interface (OCI). Learn how to speed up your app with this tip. Read more »

Insights into Linux Web site deployment

Peter Harrison, author of the Linux Quick Fix Notebook, discusses the Web site hosting decision making process and shares his thoughts concerning the future of Linux. Read more »

A simpler Java?

With C# and .NET from Microsoft breathing down its neck, Java is facing more heat than it has before. Java creator James Gosling explains Sun's gameplan: A simpler Java that can be deployed faster. Read more »

Evaluate the hidden enterprise design tasks before committing to an API

Here are the reasons why the right API choice can make complex enterprise application development run more smoothly. Read more »

Use method overloading in Java

Devising unique naming conventions can be a tedious chore, but reusing method names via overloading can make the task easier. Here's a look at how this technique works in Java. Read more »

Nontechnical skills can be key to surviving layoffs

The next time you're deciding which professional skill to improve, picking up a certification study guide may be the wrong choice. See why soft skills can be more important to surviving layoffs. Read more »

How to use Java's layout managers

The best size and position for each GUI element depends on factors that may not be known when an app is compiled. Layout managers can help. Read more »

Checklist can help reveal IM use and abuse

Instant messaging is the latest Internet killer app. It allows people to easily communicate, but is this detrimental or a boost to productivity? Make your own decision by reading this article. Read more »

What will you find in the .NET Compact Framework?

Find out what's in and what's out for Microsoft's new mobile development platform. Builder.com has the details on the new Compact Framework. Read more »

Simple tool can help evaluate innovative opportunities

Some project managers adopt the first solution they find, while others have trouble choosing any proposed idea. Here is a simple communications strategy to help you determine the value of innovative ideas, technologies, and techniques. Read more »

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    This week, highlights from Microsoft's MIX10 conference and more in the Roundup. Read more »

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    In a split decision by the judges, the winner of the W3C/WHATWG video codec consensus is H.264, taking home the future of video playback on the internet while loser Ogg goes home with nothing but thoughts of what might have been. Read more »

    -- posted by Chris Duckett

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    Google launches and app store, while Mozilla plans to re-write its open-source license. More of this week's news in the Roundup. Read more »

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