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New OpenGL 4.0 aims to match DirectX 11
Aiming to keep pace with Microsoft and advance the computing frontier, the group behind OpenGL has announced a new version of its interface designed to make advanced graphics easier for programmers to handle. Read more »
80% of Aussies support filter
A survey commissioned by the ABC's Hungry Beast, has found that 80 per cent of respondents supported Labor's proposed filter. Read more »
Microsoft investigates new Internet Explorer flaw
Microsoft said on Wednesday that it is investigating another flaw in Internet Explorer, this time a vulnerability that could result in an unauthorised disclosure of information for users running its browser on older operating systems. Read more »
Next Firefox can detect computer orientation
The upcoming version 3.6 of Firefox will be able to tell if you're listing to starboard -- and pass that information along to applications running in the browser. Read more »
Microsoft pushes for single global patent system
A senior lawyer at Microsoft is calling for the creation of a global patent system to make it easier and faster for corporations to enforce their intellectual property rights around the world. Read more »
Facebook launching Twitter-like 'Lite' site?
Facebook, it appears, was not about to let Google get this week's award for shadowy new projects. On Tuesday night, a number of users -- including Mashable blogger Ben Parr -- received notifications that they were beta testers for something called "Facebook Lite". Read more »
Hackers rumoured to have cracked Windows 7 activation
Microsoft only just released the final code for Windows 7 to manufacturers and the company is already facing a security risk. Read more »
Researchers offer tool for breaking into Oracle databases
During their presentation at the Black Hat and Defcon hacker conferences next week in Las Vegas, security experts will release a tool that can be used to break into Oracle databases. Read more »
Mozilla calls on coders to build web-tool index
Mozilla Labs has set up the Open Web Tools Directory, a bid to build a comprehensive list of the open-source developer tools available. Read more »
Stallman warns of Mono 'risk'
GNU project founder Richard Stallman has called on developers to pull back from Mono, arguing that increasing use of the open-source toolset could prompt legal action by Microsoft. Read more »
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Experiencing ASP.NET MVC deja vu
Find out why the author is experiencing ASP.NET MVC deja vu and why he's encouraging other web developers to check out ASP.NET MVC. Read more »
Anti-social media: Is this social media stuff really the future?
Hype aside, what does social media mean and how should a savvy executive approach it? Read more »
Code concepts: WCF Data Services
If you are a developer who writes a lot of web services to act as proxies to the database, you should check out .NET's WCF Data Services. Read more »
Parse and process HTML with WebBrowser
The author describes how he used the WebBrowser control to parse HTML to extract data from it. Here are some of the issues he faced on this simple project. Read more »
Workflow Patterns
In this serialisation of Chapter 15 from the book Oracle SOA Suite Developer's Guide, we look at some of the more complex, yet common use cases and how these can be addressed in a relatively straightforward fashion by the Workflow Service. Read more »
Making the case for dynamic languages
This article presents reasons why developers should consider using dynamic languages. We also discuss how these languages trip up some developers. Read more »
OutSystems' Agile Platform: The IDE of my dreams
Get in-depth details about OutSystems' Agile Platform, including information about deployment, security, data binding, project management, and more. Read more »
The basics of secure admin privilege use with Unix
Sometimes, it’s worthwhile to get back to basics, and today we look at the basics of secure administrative privilege use on Unix-like systems. Read more »
The roots of agile project management
Here’s a brief history of agile project management. By brushing up on these fundamental concepts, you’ll gain insight into the challenges and problems that agile techniques are designed to resolve. Read more »
Six performance tips for stressed IT pros
Levels of stress seem to be on the rise everywhere. How we deal with it affects our performance and career success. This article offers six tips and tactics that have helped John McKee's clients in demanding times. Read more »
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Apple highlights Snow Leopard features
Apple showed off some of the new features in its upcoming OS X \"Snow Leopard\" release: dock expose, zoomable live previews in Finder and improved workflow. Read more »
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Google releases new JavaScript tools
-- Google has open-sourced a new JavaScript toolkit and also released the Google Dashboard. More of this week's news in the Roundup. Read more »
Yahoo to expose its wiring to developers
-- Phase one came last week, when Yahoo launched its new profiles site. Phase two begins next week, when web developers can start sinking their teeth into Yahoo's attempt to replace its present static design with one that's customisable, application-rich, socially connected, and woven into other parts of the Internet. Read more »
Targeted for hacking by reporters at my table
-- I should have known it was only a matter of time. I've been covering security conferences on and off for about 14 years and considered myself lucky not to have been hacked, that I knew of. Until Thursday. Read more »
Do you trust data in the cloud?
-- Cheap hosted storage, app engines, and hosted code libraries. Can you really trust your data, or your client's data in the magical Web 2.0 cloud? Read more »
Railo to go open source with JBoss
-- Railo have announced they will be open sourcing their alternative engine for the ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML). Read more »
Yahoo open search: Good for users, but great for Yahoo
-- Yahoo is making a big deal of its new open search initiative. This program, not yet live, will allow site publishers to influence the way the Yahoo search engine displays results for their sites. Read more »
2008 iAward nominations open
-- Seeking recognition in the field of excellence for one of your recent projects? It might not be the Oscars, or even the Logies, but nominations for the annual AIIA iAwards are open this week. Read more »
Google's Android parts ways with Java industry group
-- Google's Android software gives Sun Microsystems' Java technology a starring role -- but not the version of Java the rest of the mobile phone industry has been developing since the 1990s. Read more »
Solving the network storage dilemma
-- I've had some friends and readers ask me the same question about what to do about the problem of storage in the home and how do you make it accessible to every computer or set-top box in the house on the internal network. Read more »
Builder AU's June book giveaway
-- Help out in the Builder AU forums and win a book! Read more »
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