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Is it too late for open source Java?: Is it too late for open source Java?There is no Java in AJAXJavascript in AJAX is not Java at all. It is just an unfortunate naming coincidence.This discussion is a "Tempest in a tea pot"Most companies want vendor support and neither Ruby or Python are first class citizens in the...; Tags: Programming languages, Scripting languages, Development tools, Java, programming language, programming, Ruby, open source; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
Websense: UN, UK sites compromised by JavaScript injection: Websense: UN, UK sites compromised by JavaScript injectionNo, It's not just you.I've been noticing this trend for a couple of months now. Unfortunatly it's not only the .Gov sites that are getting hit. It appears however, that at least the .Gov sites are some of the few who are...; Tags: Scripting languages, JavaScript, UK Site, JavaScript injection, injection, Websense Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-23
Websense: UN, UK sites compromised by JavaScript injection: Websense on Tuesday said that the UN and UK government sites are being attacked in a mass JavaScript injection attack. According to Websense: Websense Security Labs has been tracking a recent development of the malicious JavaScript injection that compromised thousands of domains at the start of...; Tags: JavaScript, Injection, Websense Inc., Attack, Scripting Languages, Security, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Mozilla delivers Firefox update: Mozilla one Wednesday patched one flaw in Firefox in an update (2.0.0.14). The fix--a crash in JavaScript garbage collector--was deemed critical by Mozilla. According to Mozilla, the problem was created by a previous fix. Here's the description: Fixes for security problems in the JavaScript engine described...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript, Garbage Collection, Mozilla Corp., Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 faster on Mac OS X than Safari 3.1: Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 faster on Mac OS X than Safari 3.1Just how can MS let a bunch of punks beat them so badly? MS has the bestpaid employees on the planet, the best road map (just ask Steve Balmer), and the most to lose. What gives here????RE: Firefox 3.0...; Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Apple Mac OS, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Java, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-04-03

Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 - Fastest browser yet!: Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 - Fastest browser yet!Amazing what you get with competition!!!Keep going guys!!News ticker java script bug not fixed yetOne thing is not fixed yet: a news ticker based on java script sends CPU usage skyhigh, like on this newspapers portal:http://www.kranten.comNasty little bug. I have reported it on...; Tags: Web browsers, Scripting languages, Mozilla Firefox, Fastest Browser, Firefox 3.0 Beta 5, Web browser, Apple Safari, Firefox 3.0, JavaScript, Safari IS; Discussion threads 2008-04-02
Interview with the Vista Pwn2Own contest winners: Update 04/03/2008: I've updated the article as apparently the link to k2's blog was broken. Also, it's important to note that Derek Callaway was a part of this research and exploitation as well, and I neglected to mention that. So obviously our coverage of the Pwn2Own contest has...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Vulnerability, JavaScript, Microsoft Windows Vista, Exploit, Data Execution Prevention, Flaw, Nate, Programming Languages, Java, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-04-02
Videoke JavaScript (1): Videoke Javascript will highlight every character in your browser with the desired speed. You can also create a customize map for the desired speed. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: JavaScript, Speed, Adrian Migraso, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-04-02
Apple patches cross-site scripting vulnerabilities: Apple on Tuesday patched code execution and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities on Tiger, Leopard, Vista and XP in a Safari update that included 13 patches. Apple historically has delivered patches along with new feature or software updates. It's easy to miss the security angle among the new Safari...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, JavaScript, Update, Microsoft Windows Vista, Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Scripting Languages, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft Windows, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-18
Remote execution DoS exploits iPhone by simply loading a Web page: Remote execution DoS exploits iPhone by simply loading a Web pageThe more you use it....The more hackers and maleware pusher will find ways to exploit it. Apple product are in no way better then anythign else, the only thing different with apple products is the prices. And the iPhone is...; Tags: Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Web, Apple iPhone, Web browser, Remote execution DoS, Apple Safari, JavaScript, Web page; Discussion threads 2008-03-18
Defeating the Same Origin Policy part 1: Defeating the Same Origin Policy part 1ouh... That made my head hurt.Excellent post. I wasn't sure wither to laugh or scream. Worrisome, I will say that.And while this subject is, in fact, no laughing matter, the way you made it look so easy made me laugh anyway. ...; Tags: Same Origin Policy, attack, applet, JavaScript; Discussion threads 2008-03-14
Controle De Scripts (xpi): Controle de Scripts is an extension that allows you to control what JavaScripts do on your browser. It adds extra settings to your browser preferences window, improving its native JavaScript control interface. Besides the well-known basic permissions, like hiding toolbars or raise or lower windows, with Controle de Scripts you...; Tags: Window, JavaScript, Web Browser, Controle De Script, Construction, Web Browsers, Scripting Languages, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-02-11
Offline support for Google Docs being tested: Offline support for Google Docs being testedURL[i]After it is done, you are able to launch http://docs.google.com even without internet access.[/i]I guess if this were available on the live servers, you'd be able to launch http://docs.google.com even without internet access -- but that's not the URL I was using... ;-)Untill they...; Tags: Programming languages, Scripting languages, Java, JavaScript, Google Docs, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-28
WSO2 targets 'Social Enterprise' with combined JavaScript/Web services Mashup Server: WSO2, an open-source SOA provider, has combined JavaScript programming and Web services with the launch of its Mashup Server 1.0. This open-source offering, which can be downloaded without subscription fees, will allow enterprises to consume, aggregate, and publish information in a variety of forms and...; Tags: Web, JavaScript, Web Service, Mashup, Mashup Server, WSO2 Mashup Server, Mooshup.com Membership, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2008-01-28
MSDN Webcast: Learn How to Call Managed Code From JavaScript (Level 100): The attendee will learn how to access events, properties, and methods from HTML page using JavaScript in Microsoft Silverlight application - the best part of this is that it prevents roundtrips to the Web server.; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, JavaScript, Managed Code, Microsoft Corp., Scripting Languages, Web Servers, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Internet; Webcasts 2008-01-28
Facebook unleashes wave of new development with JavaScript client library: Guest post: John Potter, ZDNet's chief of development, explains the significance of Facebook releasing a JavaScript Client Library. At 5 PM PST on Friday night, Facebook announced the release of a JavaScript Client Library. As the press release notes: [This] allows you to make Facebook...; Tags: Facebook, JavaScript, Scripting Languages, Web Site Development, Channel Management, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Internet, Marketing, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2008-01-26
Antechinus Web Effects (zip): Antechinus JavaScript Editor allows you to turbo-charge your Web pages, effortlessly add interactivity, e-Commerce and Multimedia - by using JavaScript. Edit, test, run and debug your JavaScript code from the integrated environment. Visually create and edit Web sites quickly and easily. Add Multimedia capabilities and cross-browser menuing. Support scripting. The...; Tags: Multimedia, JavaScript, C, Antechinus JavaScript Editor, C/C++, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-01-24
JavaScript NavBar Builder (exe): JavaScript--producing design tool for creating navigation bar on Web pages. The script can be customized highly and easily through the SCP (Script Configuration Program). You can specify color, theme, and language to script. It is unnecessary to write any code manually. SCP will generate all necessary codes automatically. With this...; Tags: Navigation, JavaScript, Tool, Productivity, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-01-10
ClassLibrary (zip): ClassLibrary is the ultimate code library for developers, teams, and enterprises. It provides the best collection of ready-to-use code snippets, classes, how-tos, and articles. It also allows you to manage your own code and share knowledge within a team by using the fully searchable code repository. ClassLibrary provides both...; Tags: HTML, Microsoft ASP.NET, JavaScript, Microsoft Visual Basic.Net, ClassLibrary, C#, .Net, Programming Languages, Microsoft Development Tools, Team Management, Scripting Languages, Middleware, Databases, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Development Tools, Management, Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-01-10
Aptana Studio (dmg): Aptana Studio features code Assist on JavaScript, HTML, PHP, and CSS languages, HTML and CSS preview, FTP/SFTP support and a JavaScript debugger to troubleshoot your code. Version 1 includes CSS preview.; Tags: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2007-12-27