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Groovy 1.0 is out

At long long last, Groovy 1.0 has been released. Project leader Guillaume Laforge writes:Groovy is a dynamic language for the JVM that integrates seamlessly with the Java platform. It offers a Java-like syntax, with language features inspired by Smalltalk, Python or Ruby, and lets your reuse all your Java...

Tags: Java, Groovy

Blog posts 2007-01-04

BeanShell: groovier than Groovy

BeanShell: groovier than GroovyGroovy Kind of LoveHmmm. Maybe there's something to this 'dynamic' language stuff.I respectfully submit, this kind of 'stuff' dynamic constructs has been around for a LONG time.Most notably: PERLYou can learn PERL basics in about 2 hours and immediately find uses.Based on my experience, it's really an...

Tags: OOA/OOD/OOP, Scripting languages, Programming languages, Development tools, Groovy, BeanShell, Perl, object-oriented, scripting language

Discussion threads 2006-03-03

Additional Resources

Google Chrome vulnerable to carpet-bombing flaw

Google Chrome vulnerable to carpet-bombing flawjust proves that no software can ever be without any flawsntmore typical ZDnet FUDChrome prevents access to user folders including the desktop using permissions. R-E-A-S-E-A-R-C-HRE: Google Chrome vulnerable to carpet-bombing flaw"Raff's code shows how a malicious hacker can use a clever social engineering lure...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web browsers, SECURITY, Google Chrome, Google Inc., carpet-bombing flaw, flaw

Discussion threads 2008-09-02

Web archiving enterprises: keep trying

Through my keen observations, deep procrastination and occasional drunken ramblings, there are three things which annoy me about a service or product before I even use them. These three things, from a consumer's point of view, are the following: having a product with a...

Tags: Web, Page, Archiving, CSS, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Productivity, Business Intelligence, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Enterprise Software, Data Management, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-08-24

Funky Python (exe)

The more Funky Python eats, the more he grows, but if he bites into his own tail, it will be game over for the coolest snake around. Guide him to the tasty fruits and insects he craves while avoiding obstacles and outsmarting the animals that want to steal his lunch....

Tags: Python, GameFools, Games, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, Development Tools, Personal Technology, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development

Software downloads 2008-08-20

Your correspondence so far

It's been just over a month now since I started writing here, and it's certainly been an interesting one. I've had many emails over the last month asking me this, that and the other, not even a single death threat yet! I'd like to share some questions and my answers...

Tags: Web Server, Operating System, Server, Microsoft Corp., Q., E-mail, Web Servers, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Online Communications, Internet, Software, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-06-29

Internet Radio Launcher (exe)

Internet Radio Launcher is a small program adds a groovy icon to your pc desktop where you can launch NetFM with just a click. No more going to the Web site and finding that link. No more launching Windows Media Player and trawling through the ever growing list of NetRadio...

Tags: Internet Radio, Radio, NetFM Internet Radio, Internet Radio Launcher, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-06-26

LoopWorx Dance Edition (exe)

LoopWorx transforms your computer into a recording studio for groovy sounds. Get creative and produce your own dance, techno, house or electro music with the easy to use program. With eight tracks, several audio effects, time stretching in great quality and around thousand included loops in one of three available...

Tags: Acon Digital Media, LoopWorx, Productivity

Software downloads 2008-04-11

Straight outta Aki

One of my favorite places in the world is Tokyo's Akihabara district. It loosely translates to "Electric Town" and is known for miles of electronic, gadget, computer shops, packed door-to-door and many stories high. If you're ever in this part of Japan be sure to set aside at least one...

Tags: jason D. O'Grady, Adapter, Apple Macintosh, Cable, Network Technology, Ethernet, Ethernet Cable, Networking, Personal Technology, Telecommunications

Blog posts 2008-03-20

Introduction to Grails Development: Build a Simple Grails App Using Oracle JDeveloper as Your IDE

Following the Ruby on Rails RoR wave, most software developers have considered, if not tried out, either ROR or some other framework that promises to deliver ROR features. The Grails framework also rode the Rails wave to popularity but is now shaping into a powerful framework in its own right....

Tags: IDE, Oracle Corp., Oracle JDeveloper, Grails, Programming Languages, Java, Ruby On Rails, Java Development Tools, Development Tools, Enterprise Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software

White papers 2008-03-01

Acer Ferrari 1100

When we looked at Acer's first Ferrari-themed ultraportable, the Ferrari 1000, we liked its car-themed style and strong performance, but were disappointed by its mediocre battery life. We opened the box of its successor, the Ferrari 1100, with some anticipation--this is, after all, a well-designed, full-featured ultraportable laptop that ought...

Tags: Notebooks, Consumer electronics, DVD, Ferrari, Ferrari 1100, Acer Inc.

Product reviews 2008-01-30

Sun Microsystems: Can it grow?

Sun Microsystems: Can it grow?Java and NiagaraHow can you have an entire discussion about Sun's future growth without even mentioning Java and Niagara? This almost seems like a willful oversight. Niagara is designed for the modern blade-based server cluster farms. It is designed for energy efficiency -...

Tags: Programming languages, Sun NetBeans, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Niagara, Java 6

Discussion threads 2008-01-25

CIA: Cyberattack caused multiple-city blackout

CIA: Cyberattack caused multiple-city blackoutlet me be the first to say......ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!And many don't think it is a real problem!It is like 9/11. Until it happens in the U.S. the reality will continue to be ignored, or dismissed as unlikely.SHENANIGANS!What great timing for "hackers"...

Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, Socialism, CIA, blackout, multiple-city blackout, cyberattack

Discussion threads 2008-01-22

AT&T ready to become Internet cop

So Comcast says it is not blocking but slowing certain kinds of traffic in order to preserve the viability of its network. As a cable provider, Comcast is much better able to offer downstream bandwidth than upstream, therefore mostly what it blocks is upstream peer-to-peer traffic, primarily BitTorrent. ...

Tags: Network, Comcast Corp., AT&T Corp., Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Networking, Internet, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-01-17

Easy MP3 Joiner (exe)

Tired of looking for small and easy-to-use software for merging your audio files without quality loss? Need to create a cool and groovy non-stop party track without buying expensive equipment and professional audio editing applications? Are you a beginning musician in search of a simple tool to organize your records...

Tags: Audio, MP3, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2007-12-18

Microsoft rechristens Silverlight 1.1 as 'Silverlight 2.0'

Microsoft rechristens Silverlight 1.1 as 'Silverlight 2.0'A quick correctionI just wanted to point out that the standard .NET languages (C#, VB.NET) will be supported in Silverlight 2.0 by a portable CLR framework and not by the DLR framework. The portable CLR framework (not to be confused with the compact...

Tags: .NET, Middleware, C#, Programming languages, Microsoft development tools, Microsoft Silverlight, CLR, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-11-29

Why Microsoft hates Google's Android

Richard Monson-Haefel, an analyst at the Burton group, just posted a sarcastic and inaccurate analysis of Android on the company's blog. In his article, called "Why Microsoft Loves Google's Android", Monson-Haefel claims that Microsoft should be "secretly celebrating" Google's introduction of Android. "Android is perhaps the best thing to happen...

Tags: Java Platform, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Android, Programming Languages, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2007-11-28

Ubuntu 7.10 arrives, open for business

Canonical's Ubuntu 7.10 hit the web today with substantial desktop and server improvements making it more suitable for businesses. The UK Linux distributor is most known for its groovy consumer desktop and the latest rev, with 3-D effects, enhanced user interface and multi-monitor support, is...

Tags: Desktop, Ubuntu, Server, Ubuntu 7.10, UK Linux Distributor, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2007-10-18

Project Zero: IBM enables REST-based development

By way of Webservices.Org, details have emerged on IBM's Project Zero, which is, to quote, "an incubator project started within IBM that is focused on the agile development of the next generation of dynamic Web applications."IBM's long-rumored RESTy WebSphere successor? The project provides free development code -- based on...

Tags: Web, IBM Corp., Joe McKendrick

Blog posts 2007-08-06

AstroAvenger (exe)

AstroAvenger features cool graphics, excellent sound effects, and groovy sound track. The game employs an advanced upgrade and power-up system that allows you to buy new types of weapons, ammo, armor and batteries as you advance from one level to another. Fighting takes place in five distinct space galaxies with...

Tags: Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-06-06