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Obtain user, group, and process information in Perl
This document lists the important functions in the Perl library designed specifically to provide user, group, and process information, with recommendations on where each should be used and working code samples to help you on your way. Read more »
Graceful error handling in JavaScript
How to ensure that errors don't bring your whole site crashing down. Read more »
Make the most of mapping down under
Map-based mashups are appearing everywhere. Whether you're planning a bike commute or looking for hotels, Andrew Muller shows how Aussies can incorporate maps into applications. Read more »
Manipulate time and date values with JavaScript's Date object
Working with time and date values can be tricky, but JavaScript helps make life easier for web developers. Read more »
Client-side programming with Atlas
In this column, we survey the Atlas architecture to get a better understanding of how you may use it in your development work. Read more »
Developers claim 'revolutionary' Web search tool
A search-engine tool being developed in Sydney and picked up by Google will revolutionise the way people retrieve information from the Internet, its developers say. Read more »
Microsoft's CTO envisions a Web-savvy clipboard
Microsoft Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie has proposed a way to bring the equivalent of a PC's text clipboard to the Web, a move he said will spur more user-driven "mashups." Read more »
DataTable offers .NET developers a resource-friendly option
The DataTable object allows .NET developers to work with individual tables and conserve system resources. Learn more about using the DataTable object in your development projects. Read more »
Generate stronger random passwords with Perl
This article will show you how to generate random passwords automatically using specialised Perl modules. Read more »
Control your scripts with command-line PHP
This document will introduce you to PHP's command-line interface (CLI), showing you how to interact with PHP programs at the command prompt. Read more »
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Microsoft shows off IE9 previewThis 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 »
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Google launches Apps MarketplaceGoogle 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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