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Mozilla refreshes its open-source backbone
Ten years on, Mozilla has concluded that its open-source underpinnings are due for a refresh. Read more »
Apache bug prompts update advice
IT security company Sense of Security has discovered a serious bug in Apache's HTTP web server, which could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of a database. Read more »
Unveiling Apple's iPad: Live blog
After months of rumors and speculation about a slate-like device, Apple has had its say. See the train of events in this blog from the high-profile press event which kicked off in San Francisco at 10am PST — 5am Sydney time. Read more »
Symantec tool calculates your data's value to thieves
It's no secret that criminals are stealing credit card and bank account data and selling it underground. But most people would find it shocking to learn just how little their sensitive personal information costs. Read more »
Snow Leopard benefits to be longer term
Apple began shipping Snow Leopard on Friday, but the true importance of the Mac OS X update likely will emerge well afterward. Read more »
Researchers prove kernel is secure
Australian researchers have demonstrated a way to prove core software for mission-critical systems is safe. Read more »
Researchers exploit flaws in SSL, domain authentication system
Two researchers have separately uncovered flaws in the way domain names are verified on the internet that could allow attackers to impersonate a site and steal information from unsuspecting web surfers. Read more »
Netspace's green box: Caption contest
Netspace regulatory and carrier affairs manager Matthew Phillips has a lovely big green box. But what's inside? Tell us to win a double DVD box set of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films. Read more »
Symbian admits Trojan slip-up
The Symbian Foundation has acknowledged that its process for keeping malicious applications off Symbian OS-based phones needs improvement, after a Trojan horse program passed a security test. Read more »
Conroy's big red button: Caption contest
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, a lab coat and a big red button. What could be going on here? Tell us and win a Plantronics microphone and headphone set. Read more »
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10 ways to avoid mistakes during project development
The best strategy for dealing with mistakes is to avoid making them in the first place. Here are some tips to help you navigate around common project pitfalls. Read more »
Book review: Teach yourself Drupal with this text
Teach Yourself Drupal in 24 Hours makes learning Drupal easy for even non-programmers. Read more »
10 questions to ask when selecting open source products for your enterprise
To make sure you realise all the benefits of open source, run these simple background checks on an open source project. Read more »
Comparing cursor vs. WHILE loop performance in SQL Server 2008
This article discusses your iteration choices in SQL Server 2008 and explains why determining which option performs better depends on the situation. 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 »
Message Interaction Patterns
In this serialisation of Chapter 14 from the book Oracle SOA Suite Developer's Guide, we look at the more advanced messaging constructs supported by the Oracle BPEL PM. Read more »
Hands-on programming: Using Bing from .NET
Justin James shares his recent Bing experience and provides a code snippet that will put you well on your way to writing a Bing-enabled application. 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 »
Four ways to patch Windows Server 2008 Core Edition
Every version of Windows Server needs a patching strategy. This article breaks down some of the options for patching a Windows Server 2008 Core installation system. Read more »
An epitaph for the Web standard, XHTML 2
XHTML 2, a technology intended to build a more powerful Web from the ground up, met a quiet end last week, spotlighting the difficulties of standardisation in a fast-moving Internet. Introduced in 2002, XHTML 2 was a centerpiece of standards work at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Read more »
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What's new in GWT 1.5?
-- I recently wrote an introduction to the Google Web Toolkit based on Lars Rasmussen's session at the Google Developer Day 2008 in Sydney. Following the introductory session Lars gave us a deeper insight into GWT, particularly what's new in version 1.5. Read more »
Social Skills
-- With Facebook usage on the decline, is OpenSocial the next big thing? 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 »
Warning: ads to get more annoying
-- The addition of high definition video and VoIP within Flash will allows developers to create new user experiences and it's coming to a banner ad near you in all its H.264 and vocal glory. Read more »
GPL 3 -- a bridge too far?
-- Now it's time to create a new phrase: "free as in free software," meaning the freedom to make adversaries of potential partners -- the kind of freedom one has when one's work must be carefully excluded from other people's projects. Read more »
Builder AU's June book giveaway
-- Help out in the Builder AU forums and win a book! Read more »
The Fud is Flying! (Again)
-- It seems like that the latest marketing technique for software vendors is to sling a little FUD and see if it sticks. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt make for some attention-grabbing headlines and are great for scaring potential customers away from a competitors offering. Read more »
Be a hero, get a Meego: IT Fund for kids competition.
-- Support the IT Fund for kids and you could win from an entertainment pack worth over $1,000! Read more »
Win Stuff! Builder AU's Book Of the Month Competition
-- We've got five copies of Hacking Exposed VoIP: Voice Over IP Security Secrets & Solutions by David Endler to give away, Read more »
Competition: Send me to WebDU
-- We have five passes to give away to the upcoming webDU conference in March, worth $800 each. Read more »
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