JOSX : Java on Mac OS XJava on Mac OS XBringing your Java Application to Mac OS X Part 3- October 24, 2003 via java.sun.com: Part 3 of Daniel Steinberg's series "Bringing your Java Application to Mac OS X" was made available yesterday. Daniel begins by reminding us that, "... Mac OS X is a melding of two worlds. Hard core UNIX programmers can pop open a Terminal window and write their Java code using vi and compile and run it from the command line. There is, however, the more traditional Mac audience that interacts with their computer through a friendly UI that follows Apple Human Interface...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/bringing_your_java_application_to QuickTime for Java Update Awaits- October 24, 2003 via Apple.com: If you want to use QuickTime 6.4 with Java 1.4.1 or Java 1.3.1 you need to install this latest update from Apple.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/quicktime_for_java_update_awaits More on the New iBook- October 23, 2003 I appears that I am not the only one wondering about the RAM limitations of the iBook. Apple is so forward thinking in some ways, but in other ways... Why not put a minimum of 256MB on the motherboard If that is not possible, give us two slots that will each handle 512MB modules. In regards to memory, why isn't the PowerBook delivered with 512MB Considering the target market is "pro" users, it seems to me the minimum requirements would be 512MB. Decisions, decisions. PowerBook......http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/more_on_the_new_ibook New iBooks Arrive- October 22, 2003 via Apple.com: The new iBooks have been announced and the new configs will offer a choice of 12.1-inch or 14.1-inch displays, turbocharged 800MHz, 933MHz or 1GHz PowerPC G4 processors, 30GB, 40GB or 60GB Ultra ATA100 hard disk drives, 256MB of RAM expandable to 640MB plus optional AirPort Extreme wireless networking and optional built-in Bluetooth wireless peripheral connectivity as well as conveniently located FireWire, USB 2.0 and Ethernet ports. Wow! Quite a menu to choose from! :-) The..http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/new_ibooks_arrive iDEN and MIDP 2.0- October 21, 2003 Motorola's i730 will soon be available. To get ready, Motorola has made available, for download, the Motorola iDEN i730 SDK for J2ME(TM) Technology. This SDK supports the building and emulation of J2ME MIDP 2.0-compliant applications for the iDEN platform . This tool provides developers with J2ME platform APIs and iDEN extensions of J2ME-enabled handset i730. If you are not a member of the iDEN Developer Community, you might want to check it out. Currently, Nextel is the only vendor I know.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/img_src_http_www_jroller Head First EJB- October 21, 2003 I have stubbled upon some good books this week. The latest is the upcoming book Head First EJB. Whether you are wanting to pass the challenging Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) exam, or wanting to just hone your EJB skill-set, this book may be just the thing you are looking for.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/head_first_ejb Nurturing the Growth of Technology- October 21, 2003 Just as the Echo Project is getting under way, Kendall Grant Clark has an interesting piece at XML.com that looks at the process to of developing technology solutions, and the ramifications that may result due to the process. Zeroing in on Echo, Kendall says, "In other words, Echo may really be "the market" deciding to upturn its apple cart just as the Really Bigs try to decide whether to steal or crush it. I guess we'll see soon enough." Is that what is happening here I don't think...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/nurturing_growth_of_technology Java Strings and Things- October 21, 2003 Chris Nokleberg has an interesting post that got some interesting feedback. Since I am a Java Neophyte, I found the discussion enlightening and mysterious. Maybe you will find the dialog interesting also; here is an excerpt: "So what is this good for" It's not an unreasonable question, since most people want string switching as a language-level construct, and this is all being done at the bytecode level. The first use I've made of it is to implement a BeanMap, which presents any...http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/java_strings_and_things Panther Price Breaks- October 21, 2003 So, next Friday the Panther arrives. Are you trying to determine whether to leave Jaguar behind There are quite a few goodies available to those that do. Duncan has a quick piece about the 10+ things he likes about it. Maybe his insights will convince you to take the plunge. However, if price is a concern, here a couple of deals that will help you keep more in your wallet. Plus, you will receive the software the afternoon of the 24th. My local Apple Store will be closing at 7:30 p.m. and.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/panther_price_breaks Plone Conference Opens- October 21, 2003 The Plone Conference opened yesterday in New Orleans. The organizers worked out the details that will deliver the conference over the Real Networks web waves. More conference planners should consider this as an important service for attendees and and non-attendees alike. Would you consider paying a fee to capture the stream and have it to refer to later I am sure there are those that would.http://www.jroller.com/zopenx/entry/plone_conference_opens |