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New hacker trick may expose Oracle databases

A new attack technique increases the risk of commonly found bugs in Oracle's database software, a security researcher has warned. Read more »

IBM to make Java database open source

Raising its stakes in open-source software, IBM plans to create an open-source project around Cloudscape, a specialised Java database, CNET News.com has learned. Read more »

SAP inks open-source database deal

Business application powerhouse SAP is tapping MySQL's open-source database software in a deal that should let the smaller company accelerate its development plans. Read more »

Open source grows beyond its roots

One of a growing cadre of open-source companies, Zimbra will add joint document creation and sharing to its messaging and collaboration software at the LinuxWorld conference in San Francisco. Read more »

Start-up harvests customer code

OpenMFG, maker of manufacturing applications, is putting a twist on the open-source development model by taking code contributions from customers and value-added resellers. Read more »

JavaScript bug hunting tool demonstrated

A security researcher at ShmooCon on Saturday demonstrated, but did not release, a tool that turns the PCs of unknowing Web surfers into hacker help. Read more »

Microsoft probes report of IE flaw

A new flaw in Internet Explorer could be exploited to launch spoof-based attacks, or access and change data on vulnerable PCs, security experts have warned. Read more »

Security group names top software risks

A security organisation published its fourth annual list of the most vulnerable software on Wednesday, putting network administrators on notice that they need to check their systems. Read more »

Flaw hunters pick holes in Oracle patches

Oracle, the business software maker that has marketed its products as "unbreakable," faces mounting criticism over its security practices. Read more »

Interview with Bill Gates

This week Microsoft have released a host of announcements revolved around Longhorn, Whidbey and the future of Web services. Bill Gates sheds some light on the future of their platforms in this interview. Read more »

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Store your app's configuration information with Java Properties

Keeping configuration info in a handy text file can make your life easier. Learn to leverage Java's Properties class for this purpose in your own applications. Read more »

Extend the power of JSP with JSTL

JSTL is a specification for a set of custom taglibs that provide tags for conditional structures, iterating, internationalization, and manipulating HTTP, XML, and SQL. Read more »

Using Perl to take control of HTTP caching

This article shows how to take advantage of HTTP caching and expiry features with the help of Perl. Read more »

Build a page framework in ASP.NET

ASP.NET enables you to create an object-oriented page framework to build Web sites. Find out how to put this handy capability to work. Read more »

Choose the right JDBC driver for your database interface

Picking the right driver can optimise connectivity between your Java apps and database. Read more »

Is it kill or cure for Oracle's database buy?

Purchase of a company with close ties to open-source rival MySQL has people wondering about the database giant's motives. Read more »

Backing up and restoring MySQL databases

MySQL users have at their disposal a built-in suite of advanced tools that simplify backing up and restoring databases. Here are some tips for putting them to work. Read more »

Two ways to design a database for a .NET-based CMS

A key aspect of a CMS is its backend database. Take a closer look at two of the design options available for your database: the fixed data model and the template data model. Read more »

Alpha Five: A prototyping tool to rival Access?

Could the relatively unknown tool, Alpha Five, beat out Microsoft Access as the king of the prototyping world? Check out our review and decide for yourself. Read more »

Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Part 4

In the fourth article of our series on Web services B2B implementation, we implement business logic and Web services associated with John's business tier. Read more »

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Q&A with EditMe: A wiki for non-geeks

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Finally, a wiki CMS solution that you can safely give to your clients to use. But sshhhh... don't call it a wiki... Read more »

Worth getting out of bed for!

David McAmis [blogs:theneteffect] -- There some mornings I don’t want to get out of bed... Read more »

Adobe's MAX Conference 2007, Day One Keynote

Andrew Muller [blogs:nouveauricheinternet] -- The big event of a Flex, Flash or ColdFusion developer's year is Adobe's annual conference held this year in Chicago. Builder AU's Andrew Muller attended this year and reports on the first day's opening. Read more »

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  • Staff Opera's new SDK: Better browsing on the Wii?

    Opera has thrown a little more love at device developers by announcing an updated version of its software development kit on Wednesday at CES. Read more »

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  • Staff 2008: Time to call stumps

    It's another year down but some things never change. That was shown this week as Internet Explorer remained under fire from yet another zero-day exploit. In other news, we set a hard drive on fire and Apple cans its involvement with MacWorld. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff Unlocking Android

    In this week's roundup we take a look at Google's new technology -- Native Client, its Android phone, news from the world of web browsers and more. Read more »

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