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Microsoft extends Java VM support
Microsoft will continue to support its Java virtual machine through September 2004, making it easier for customers to find substitutes for the software. Read more »
Apache's Portable Runtime reaches 1.0
The cross-platform application library is now production-strength. Read more »
A closer look at Java
Ten years ago, Sun Microsystems publicly debuted Java, software that initially helped establish the company's forward-thinking reputation and that later spread to most corners of the computer industry. James Gosling is the man behind the technology. Read more »
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One virtual machine to rule them all
The Java platform can be used to interpret more than just the Java language -- it has expanded its coverage to include Ruby, Python with PHP to follow shortly. Read more »
C# is just Java...only a little worse
Few developers would dispute the similarities between C# and Java. But one Builder reader believes that Java wins a technical comparison hands down. Check out his arguments and add your two cents. Read more »
Will C# benefit Microsoft, or the industry?
Now that C# has been approved by the ISO, one question looms large: Will Microsoft use its intellectual property rights to make it difficult for developers to comply with the standard? Read more »
Alternate .NET languages
.NET development gives you a choice of languages, as long as you choose C#, C++, or VB, right? Not exactly. See what other options are available. Read more »
Where does J# fit in the .NET world?
In this article Tony Patton takes a closer look into J# and where it fits into the .NET framework today. Read more »
J2EE vs. .NET: Making that vital development decision
There are a few things to consider about Sun J2EE based on Microsoft's .NET Framework before making a software development decision. Learn how to make the right choice by examining the companies and the markets. Read more »
IBM to Sun: free Java
Big Blue heavyweight Bob wants Sun's Java to be open-sourced and ultimately turned into a standard. Read more »
SQL Server Yukon and CLR integration
Yukon will include several feature enhancements designed to make integration with the .NET Framework more efficient. One way this integration will be achieved is through the Common Language Runtime module. Read more »
Planning Web services security
Opening up Web services to the world requires a robust security implementation to stop unauthorized access. Learn about two basic Web services security approaches: channel security and package security. Read more »
Turf wars on the Java front
Has the JCP been corrupted by the efforts of IBM and BEA? Will Sun's AppServer 8.0 provide competition to the incumbents and more options for customers? I give you my impressions and talk with Sun software czar Jonathan Schwartz. Read more »
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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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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 »
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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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Ratbags burn, smash and 'nuke' hard drives
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Five services you can turn off in Windows Server 2003
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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.

