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Are applets making a comeback?

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

Sun is pushing hard for renewal on the client-side with Java SE 6u10, JavaFX Script, and JMC. Are applets ready for a comeback, too? Chet Haase, Cay Horstmann, John Zukowski, Ted Neward, Romain Guy, Jim Weaver, and Danny Coward share their views.

The new applet experience

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

Jeff Friesen puts the newer, faster applet to the test using JavaFX Script and key features of Java SE 6u10.

Realistically real-time

2008-04-30T00:00:00Z

In this preview to his JavaOne technical session, Javolution creator Jean-Marie Dautelle benchmarks various methods to reduce the worst-case execution time of Java applications.

Spring into Seam, Part 2: When stateless and stateful collide

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

You say adding stateful behavior to Spring beans is too much work? Maybe all you need is a little extra muscle from JBoss Seam. (Excerpted from Seam in Action, forthcoming from Manning Publications.)

Hello, OSGi, Part 2: Introduction to Spring Dynamic Modules

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

Exploit OSGi's modularity, easy versioning, and application lifecycle support without the trouble of learning a new API. With Spring Dynamic Modules you can write Spring-based service-oriented applications that run inside an OSGi container.

Listen up: Govt law to aid eavesdropping

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

It will be easier for law enforcement to install wiretaps in public telephones, cafe computers and mobile phones under proposed amendments to the Telecommunications (Interception) Act (TIA) discussed in a Senate hearing last week.

Chinese hackers poised for anti CNN attack on April 19

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

Chinese hackers appear to be readying for an attack on the West scheduled for April 19. It appears the basis of the attack is based on the recent, and very public, pro-Tibet coverage in Western media organizations.

Spring into Seam, Part 1: Build a Spring-Seam hybrid component

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

Who says adopting Seam means giving up Spring? In this first installment in a three-part series, Dan Allen shows you how to build hybrid components that benefit from both Seam and Spring container functionality. Excerpted from Seam in Action, forthcoming from Manning Publications.

Acegi security for JSF applications

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

Use the Spring application context to configure Acegi's authentication and authorization services for your JSF applications.

Open source Java projects: The Wizard API

2008-04-07T00:00:00Z

Building a Swing-based wizard from scratch is no easy magic -- so why do it? Instead, try Tim Boudreau's Wizard API, which you can use to guide users through desktop application installation and setup with style.