JOSX : Java on Mac OS XJava on Mac OS X.Mac Renewal- October 30, 2003 Are you like me and waiting till the last minute to renew your .Mac account If so, go on over to Macromedia and check out this deal. This bundle saves you 25% on .Mac and Contribute. If you have considered purchasing Contribute for a friend, a client, or even for yourself, now would be the time to check it out. This offer runs through January 30, 2004.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/mac_renewal A Five Buck Chuck- October 30, 2003 Rick Ross' new column will hopefully shine the light on the upward spin of software pricing and the repackaging involved in making it more appealing to the buyer. Please drop by and read it. I would like to explain why I consider Mac OS X to be such a great value. But before I do, I would like to let you know where I stand. First off, I am a big time Mac OS X fan. So much so, that I fearlessly wiped my hard drive and loaded the OS X public beta the day I got it in my hands. I have been...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/seven_buck_chuck OnLine Help System in a Snap- October 29, 2003 via OnJava.com: This tutorial introduces you to an existing toolchain that will format and present your user manual within your Java application. Open standards and open source code will be leveraged. We want to use a Java-based framework, and to keep things flexible, we will be writing and maintaining our documentation in XML. A stylesheet that is freely available will serve as the glue. This looks like a pretty good article. Keep in mind, good docs can make all the difference in the world...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/online_help_system_in_a Java, Flash MX and OS X- October 28, 2003 Are you considering delving into RIAs Today there appears to be two options: Flash MX Remoting and Java. Both solutions offer cross-platform solutions. In my mind, this is why Mac OS X is the best web development platform today. Apple has made a major commitment to deliver Java solutions to the desktop and server side. In addition to Java, OS X users also can enjoy the offerings provided by Flash developers. Java Web Start and the Flash Plug-in are the essentials required to tap these RIA.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/java_flash_mx_and_os Kung-Log and JRoller- October 28, 2003 Native desktop apps interacting with native server apps is the way to go. This week I figured I would try some of the weblog tools available on Mac OS X. Today the tool of choice is Kung-Log. It looks pretty sweet. Unfortunately, unlike NNW, I am unable to edit posts once they are on the server. Hmm...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/kung_log_and_jroller Javascript and Mac Browsers- October 28, 2003 via Apple's Internet Developer: "But this article asks another question: "How well do Mac browsers handle JavaScript" The answer relies not on unquantifiable factors but on performance in a series of simple test scripts." Apple's tests validates Mozilla's commitment to standards and more. Mozilla continues to lead the browser crowd in this areana. It is good to see Apple making a serious commitment to building a browser that will support these standards. This is great news for those of us...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/i_via_i_a_href Mac Developer Journal: The Right Format- October 26, 2003 Zinio Reader is delivered as part of the new iBook's software bundle. Also, announced this week is the new Mac Developer Journal, a collaboration of O'Reilly and Macworld. Currently, a free sample issue of Mac Developer Journal is waiting for you. Of course, you will be prompted to install the Zinio Reader. In reviewing the sample issue, I can see the potential, but I do not think this is ready to prime time, yet. Inside this first edition is an iChat AV chat with Derrick Story and Jason..http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/zinio_reader_is_delivered_as Programming for Panther- October 26, 2003 Apple as a special offer for those interested in joining the ADC This offer looks very good. If you are already considering the jump to Panther, this gives you about $130.00 off the cost of the ADC membership. Plus, if you are considering a hardware purchase the savings can be even more. This special discount runs through November 21, 2003. Here are a few of the benefits included: » Mac OS X Panther and Xcode Tools » A year of pre-release software and GM updates » One..http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/programming_for_panther Move to iSync 1.3- October 25, 2003 via Apple's Software Update: This iSync update, in addition to improved stability, offers support for additional phones from Sony Ericsson and Nokia. Depending on your needs, there are additional requiements. First, you need to make sure you have iCal 1.5.1 or later installed. If your are syncing with a Palm device, then you will need iSync Palm Conduit version 1.2 or later. Are you doing the Bluetooth thing If so, you will need to pickup version 1.2.1 or later.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/move_to_isync_1_3 Stand Up and Be Counted- October 24, 2003 Have you used Roller Weblogger Are you Java guru Are you weblog neophyte Are you an old sage Or are you web designer If you have worn any of those hats, you have what it takes to lend a hand. The JRoller team is looking for help. Specifically, Rick says, "You can see that this won't happen by accident. It will take the coordinated, concerted effort of a solid team to achieve these goals and make JRoller the service and system it could be. Please contribute your time and energy to help...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/stand_up_and_be_counted |