The Mono Project is an open development initiative sponsored by Novell to develop an open source, UNIX version of the Microsoft .NET development platform. Its objective is to enable UNIX developers to build and deploy cross-platform .NET Applications. The project implements various technologies developed by Microsoft that have now been submitted to the ECMA for standardization. Mono open source project has an active and enthusiastic contributing community and is positioned to become the leading choice for development of Linux applications.
The Mono Project has also sparked a lot of interest in developing C#-based components, libraries and frameworks.
Source : Mono
May 12, 2008
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 is a developer preview for web designers and developers to help prepare their websites for the launch of Internet Explorer 8. Some of the new features designed for developers include a developer toolbar and improved interoperability and compatibility.
Internet Explorer 8 will take the web experience beyond the page. Internet Explorer 8 introduces a new way to seamlessly experience the best of the web whether you are a web developer writing to standards or a user discovering a new online service.
Source : Internet Explorer 8.0
May 12, 2008
Popfly is the fun and easy way to build and share mashups, gadgets, and Web pages. It’s made up of online visual tools for building Web pages and mashups and a social network where you can host, share, rate, comment and even remix creations from other Popfly users.
Popfly is another piece in our company-wide outreach in helping non-professionals build everything from Xbox games to Robotics to custom Web applications using Windows Home Server. Popfly becomes the online home for building and sharing all types of non-professional projects, from static Web pages to mashups, to game mods.
Popfly is designed to enable non-technical users to be able to create without code, then share creations with friends by embedding them everywhere. You shouldn’t have to write code to be able to customize services on the Web, it should be as easy as visually “snapping” together a couple of blocks. You can think of Popfly as the “YouTube for applications” where you can discover, rate, comment, and remix user-generated applications and samples.
Source : Microsoft Popfly
May 9, 2008
McAfee and Yahoo! announced a new feature for Yahoo! Search which will supposedly make searching safer: the flagging of potentially unsafe Web sites appearing in Yahoo search results.
The initiative uses McAfee’s SiteAdvisor technology to mark risky sites in search results. SiteAdvisor itself is already free,but not having to install it makes life a whole lot easier for those who might move from PC to PC, or even browser to browser.
SearchScan will be on by default but users can turn off or even filter all sites with warnings from their results.
May 8, 2008
Samba is software that can be run on a platform other than Microsoft Windows, for example, UNIX, Linux, IBM System 390, OpenVMS, and other operating systems. Samba uses the TCP/IP protocol that is installed on the host server. When correctly configured, it allows that host to interact with a Microsoft Windows client or server as if it is a Windows file and print server.
Source : Samba
May 8, 2008
The Microsoft Forefront comprehensive line of business security products provides greater protection and control through integration with your existing IT infrastructure and through simplified deployment, management, and analysis.
Microsoft Forefront helps you confidently meet ever-changing threats and increased business demands with highly responsive information protection and access control solutions supported by Microsoft technical guidance.
Source : Microsoft Forefront FAQ
May 7, 2008
Norton 360 version 2.0 is an all-one-solution that provides automated, comprehensive protection for your PC, your online activities and your important information in a single, easy to use solution.
- Defends your PC against a broad range of threats
- Safeguards against online identity theft
- Protects important files from loss
- Keeps your PC tuned up for peak performance
- Provides a hassle-free user experience
- Protects against the latest online threats
- One-click access to expert support right from your Norton 360 product
- 1 year protection for up to 3 PCs
Source : Norton 360
May 6, 2008
The Android platform is a software stack for mobile devices including an operating system, middleware and key applications. Developers can create applications for the platform using the Android SDK. Applications are written using the Java programming language and run on Dalvik, a custom virtual machine designed for embedded use which runs on top of a Linux kernel.
Features
Application framework enabling reuse and replacement of components
Dalvik virtual machine optimized for mobile devices
Integrated browser based on the open source webkit engine
Optimized graphics powered by a custom 2D graphics library; 3D graphics based on the OpenGL ES 1.0 specification (hardware acceleration optional)
SQLite for structured data storage
Media support for common audio, video, and still image formats (MPEG4, H.264, MP3, AAC, AMR, JPG, PNG, GIF)
GSM Telephony (hardware dependent)
Bluetooth, EDGE, 3G, and WiFi (hardware dependent)
Camera, GPS, compass, and accelerometer (hardware dependent)
Rich development environment including a device emulator, tools for debugging, memory and performance profiling, and a plugin for the Eclipse IDE.
May 5, 2008
Informatica Data Explorer (formerly known as Similarity Systems Evoke AXIO) is breakthrough software that puts powerful data profiling and mapping capabilities in the hands of the business and IT. Data analysts and data stewards work with Informatica Data Explorer to search and profile data from any source. With unparalleled ease of use, the software reveals hidden data quality issues, gaps, and inconsistencies and incompatibilities within and across data sources. Accurately profiled data accelerates and streamlines data integration initiatives and other business or IT projects. Organizations use Informatica Data Explorer to create a complete and completely accurate picture of the content, quality, and structure of their enterprise data that can be used as the foundation for addressing data quality enterprise-wide.
Source : Informatica
May 2, 2008
Toad® is industry-leading database development and administration software that increases user productivity and application code quality.
Toad is a powerful, low-overhead tool that makes database and application development faster and easier and simplifies day-to-day database administration tasks. Whether you are a developer, application developer, DBA or business analyst, Toad offers specific features to make you more productive than ever before.
Leveraging Quest’s ability to provide comprehensive cross-platform thought leadership, Toad enables you to extract greater value from your heterogeneous database environment.
Related Link : Toad Home Page
May 2, 2008
