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ColdFusion MX 7 hits the streets

Macromedia have updated their popular solution for building and deploying Web applications and Web services. Read more »

Microsoft to release more source code?

Microsoft is considering the release of source code for a popular tool used to build Windows programs. Read more »

JBoss looks to keep things simple with Seam

The new framework is for creating apps that conform to leading front- and back-end Java standards. Read more »

Microsoft to license real-world use of betas

This week Microsoft released test versions of its forthcoming development tools and database that, according to the company, are already suitable for running production business applications. Read more »

Big changes ahead for Flash

Macromedia took centre stage at the Flashforward2005 conference on Thursday morning to promise significant changes in its Flash animation software. Read more »

Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom

In a new type of online attack, extortionists remotely encrypt user files and then demand money for the key to decode the information. Read more »

C++ creator calls for programming apprenticeships

C++ creator Bjarne Stroustrup and software design guru James Coplien are calling for better training for software developers. Read more »

Security pro: Windows easier to 'own'

Microsoft has been waiting for security researchers to say that its Windows operating system has a lower total cost of ownership. One finally has, but that's not good news. Read more »

Bypass found for Windows piracy check

A tool provided by Microsoft could let people get around a check meant to prevent those with pirated copies of Windows from downloading additional software from Microsoft, according to a security researcher. Read more »

Oracle plans content management splash

Oracle is expected to jump into the emerging market for content management software later this year. Read more »

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Develop Applications for the BlackBerry

Want to develop apps for the Blackberry handheld devices on the market in Australia? Try this "Hello World" primer from David McAmis. Read more »

Ask the Java expert: Develop mobile apps

Want to start developing applications for Java phones? Builder AU's resident Java expert, Michael Geisler shows you how to get started. Read more »

Put the Java Reflection API to work in your apps

The Java Reflection API enables you to take advantage of a variety of programming techniques. We'll show you how to inspect objects and work with arrays in the context of this API. Read more »

First Look: ChartFX for .NET

Builder AU Technical Editor, David McAmis takes a fresh look at the new ChartFX tool for enhanced charting and graphing capabilities for .NET developers. Read more »

Getting paid for free software

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Windows XP SP2 -- test your applications

Learn about the plethora of security enhancements included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications. Read more »

Delphi 2005 Architect Review

Borland's Delphi 2005 has just hit the streets here in Australia. Glenn Stephens takes the new IDE out for a spin. Read more »

The Kiwi behind Firefox

Ben Goodger is the lead engineer for the Firefox browser. He talks about Firefox's history, and how he sees it competing with Longhorn. Read more »

Essential bookmarks for the .NET developer

Check out these online links that Tony Patton highlights as essential bookmarks for .NET developers. Read more »

Are open source databases for real?

Free and open-source software is making a splash in the world of databases. But is it reliable enough for your critical applications? Read more »

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    In this week's roundup we see that continuous whining can get results, Linux users get 64-bit Flash and Moonlight previews, the latest in the Yahoo/Microsoft relationship and Senator Conroy ducks and weave in Senate Question Time. Read more »

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    Despite the recent employment axe hitting Sun the company has pushed out a new release of its Netbeans open source IDE with an eye to appeal more to Web developers. Read more »

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    Attending last weekend's BarCamp in Sydney, it was hard to escape the conclusion that a certain "dot-com bust" flavour had seeped into the kool aid previously being drunk by Australia's web 2.0 and early stage start-up sector. Read more »

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