Macworld Day 2

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meSorry for the lack of update this afternoon. We returned to Vicki's sister house only to find out that the power was out.

We immediately had to take emergency measures to ensure the well-being of her various fish tanks.

We brought the dogs back with us for the night, but might take them back and sleep over if the power is restored later on tonight.

javaJ2SE 1.5 Available for Review Until January 20. The Community Review Draft Specification for JSR-176 J2SE 1.5 (Tiger) Release Contents is now available for Review.

developmentThe Effective Use of Joins in Select Statements. This article examines syntax, surprises, and rules of thumb for the use of joins.

javaApples and Oranges (and the Java Units Specification). The Java Units Specification allows developers to create systems of units and to define conversion and representation rules in Java. JSR 108.

blogMatt — No Boundaries Or Rules.

development blogMatthew — Investing in Open Source companies.

mobile blogRuss — A Year as a Series 60 Owner.

mobile blogJim — SPOT or Unsightly Rash?

mobile blogDiego — Handset prices in Ireland.

blogKevin — My Favorite Songs of 2003.

java blogMichael— Things that could be different - Part 1: Exceptions.

java blogJohn — Learning To K.I.S.S.

java blogSam — Standalone Java programs on Unix systems.

blogSimon — Reaping the benefits of RSS.

netYahoo adding an aggregator to My Yahoo? [via Mark]

blogJeremy — Justification for spending too much money on a home.

blogCedric — Spam, spam, spam.

mac blogRui — Quick Links.

javaPMD 1.4 scans Java source code and looks for potential problems.

mobile javaJavaLayer 0.4. MP3 decoder library for J2ME/CDC platform.

windowsGates to show PC-TV connection during his CES keynote address.

pcWestern Digital Introduces Revolutionary Drive. Western Digital has introduced plug-in hard drive that reads eight memory card types.

blogMike — The $7 Micropayment Shopping Spree.

wirelessSocket Communications Intros Wireless Bluetooth Modem.

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meI have a few advertising spots left to fill. If you're interested in promoting your company, products or services to a very targeted audience, drop me a note.

java blogDaniel — The time for Java 3.

netInternet Archive Opens Wayback Code Under LGPL. Heritrix is the Internet Archive's open-source web crawler project.

java blogGuillaume — Groovy Logo Contest.

blogAndrew — Good Customer service and HORRIBLE customer service.

macAnalysts expect GarageBand to benefit Mac sales. "GarageBand might even have more long-term effect on Apple's sales [than the new iPod mini]…"

musiciRiver's new 40GB MP3 player. The iHP-140 supports: Ogg Vorbis, SRS, line-in for voice memos, USB 2, digital/analog in/outputs, remote control with LCD, built-in FM tuner and a text file reader.

wirelessStudy: Wi-Fi weaving its way into homes.

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meThe feedback on my last Pulse has been phenomenal, so far. Not many suggestions, but a truckload of "Keep it going as it is the only reason I keep on reading the newsletter." — Thanks!

java blogCharles — How to Tell Javablogs When You've Updated and Util Madness.

mobile blogDave — Wireless Audio Getting Somewhere.

windows blogKeith — Hyperthreading.

pythonDrPython 2.0.0, a cross-platform IDE for Python.

mac blogBen — More MacWorld.

wirelessMacworld: FrogPad's one-handed Bluetooth keyboard.

java blogJeremy — box: source code available.

blogMatt — Hacked (Again).

macApple, Garageband.com agree to share name. An agreement has been signed.

python blogSimon — Getting Windows version information in Python.

blogRui — DSC-F828. Sony new digicam with  8MP CCD.

pcAMD Shipping 64-Bit Athlon for Notebooks. Apple better get the PowerBook G5s ready asap.

developmentCommentary: Ten tips for killer Web services. Best and worst practices of early adopters.

blogJim — Mini iPod - is it a good idea?

java blogBrian — Things I Wish I Had Time to Code in 2004.

blogRyan — Started work on my Tivo-like MythTV on RedHat 9.

development blogSebastiano — On my bookshelf: Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture.

linuxXimian software gets SuSE support. Novell is integrating its two major Linux acquisitions, SuSE Linux and Ximian, in a move to bring enterprises back on board.

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javaJCert Is Dead. According to the web site the initiative has finally expired.

blogDiego — weird referer and the wal-mart way.

mac blogMartin — Appleness.

blogRuss — Mobile Web Page Thoughts and Keynote Thoughts.

mobile blogTom — Macromedia hires ex-MS, ex-Symbian geezer.

windows blogBrett — Good Free RSS Reader for Outlook.

blogMatt — HowTo: Get an input field's value with Canoo's WebTest and RE: My Predictions for MacWorld Announcements.

java blogMark — IDEA EAP #1074 out.

linux blogMarkus — iPod Mini!

java blogBrent — Gruber on GarageBand.

java blogJoe — Running Groovy natively without the JVM.

development blogKeith — Regular expression tools and Lightweight scripting/extension languages.

blogJeremy — Is It Back To Basics For The PDA? and Apple Excites, Disappoints With iPod Mini.

javaMyEclipse 2.7 RC2, a full-featured J2EE IDE based on the Eclipse platform offering support for JSP, EJB, XML, and Struts development.

wirelessNetGear plugs Wi-Fi into hi-fis. A device that retrofits music stereos so they can connect to wireless networks and play songs from a PC.

blogMike — Pennsylvania's Porn Blocking Law Case Begins.

blogTed — Feed cleanup toolkit.

blogLeslie — Quick Links.

mac blogDan — MacWorld SF is a Klinker.

blogJeremy — VoIP is a Feature.

development blogLars — List of Project Management Ressources.

development blogMichael — Mozilla LiveHTTPHeaders.

mobile blogChuq — World's smallest cel phone…

macQuick Links or ''The Apple Aftermath''.

musicFurther Car/iPod Integration. Alpine to release car stereo with iPod focus.

pcReview: Sony's ultrathin X505 laptop.

musicRealNetworks Launches Media Player, Music Store. RealPlayer 10. Music Store based on Rhapsody. iPod compatible.

macMacworld: Sybase and Adaptive Server Enterprise 12.5.1.

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