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OSDL ponders open-source code repository
The organisation is considering working on an open-source repository with SourceForge which could be used to check for prior art in software patents, but an anti-patent expert argues it would be of limited use. Read more »
Software AG charts a cautious course in China
Most technology companies are looking at China as a burgeoning revenue hot spot, but Germany's Software AG is playing it cool about growth prospects in the mainland. Read more »
Intel programming tools reach new 64-bit chips
Intel has begun selling programming tools that let developers create software that supports 64-bit x86 chips, an important step in making the new generation of processors useful. Read more »
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Collection objects in JavaScript
Certain versions of JavaScript don't support collection objects--unless you create your own. Find out how you can create collection objects using VBScript as a model. Read more »
Generating and working with GUIDs in .NET
A GUID is a 128-bit integer (16 bytes) that you can use across all computers and networks wherever a unique identifier is required. This article explains how the .NET Framework makes it possible for you to create your own GUID. Read more »
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 »
The benefits of the Web ontology language in Web applications
To reach the visionary goal of a Semantic Web, the W3C must develop a Web ontology language. Get an overview of this farsighted concept and contemplate the various use cases that make this language vital to the future of the Web. 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 »
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This blog post covers some of the technologies available for creating applications for the Semantic Web. Read more »
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Bridging the gap between programmers and the visionA successful project will have a hard time flying if you don't walk through the game plan before writing a line of code. Read more »
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Social news start-up Streem shuts downSydney social news start-up Streem will shut down this afternoon, according to a heartfelt notice posted on the site this morning by its founder Elgar Welch. Read more »
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.