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WebReference Update: July 14, 2005
New this week on WebReference.com and the Web:
1.OTHER VOICES:2. SIGHTINGS AROUND THE WEB: The Coffee Geek
3. NET NEWS:
1.OTHER VOICES
- Where Did Oracle Come From?
Often times, we take for granted the functions a relational database management system performs. But where, exactly, did the concept of the relational model come from? Read this article to learn the origins of the RDBMS model in general and where and how Oracle came into being.
Database Journal, July 13, 2005 - Build Rich Web Applications with OpenLaszlo
OpenLaszlo, an open source framework for creating dynamic and highly interactive Web applications, makes your (and end users') life easier by using the ubiquitous Flash runtime on the client side. Find out how to get started building RIAs with OpenLaszlo.
DevX, July 11, 2005 - Hosting Indigo Web Services
In the second article of his series on Indigo web services, Chris Peiris explains how to host an Indigo web service and examines the IIS, self hosting, and Windows Activation Service hosting options. He then provides step-by-step instructions and sample code for an IIS-hosted and self-hosted Indigo web service.
15 Seconds, July 7, 2005
2. SIGHTINGS AROUND THE WEB: The Coffee Geek
Some of us are addicted to coffee and then some of us are a-d-d-i-c-t-e-d
to coffee. If your interest in coffee goes beyond the cup sitting on your
desk, then you need to check out this Web site all about coffee and
espresso. This site covers anything to do with coffee. It has guides (i.e.,
"Beginner's Guide to Cupping", "The Milk Frothing Guide", "How to Clean a
Dirty Grouphead"), coffee machine reviews, resources (i.e., "The CoffeeGeek
FAQ") and lots of other stuff related to coffee. It even has several
forums. So, grab a cup of your favorite Java, click on the link below, and
enjoy your day.
[Read the entire article ]
3. NET NEWS
- AOL Hopes to Replicate Live 8 Success
Ushering in the "next stage of digital entertainment," chief executives from America Online, XM Satellite Radio, and AEG on Tuesday launched Network Live, a multi-platform live entertainment programming venture to be led by the producer of the Live 8 concerts. The venture will combine live events held in venues owned by sports and entertainment presenter AEG, as well as those produced by AOL and XM.
ClickZ News, July 13, 2005 - How Americans Search
A recent study from Harris Interactive shines interesting light on the behavior and preferences of Americans when searching the Web.
Search Engine Watch, July 12, 2005 - New Firefox Fixes Holes
The open source browser is treated to an update that corrects 12 security vulnerabilities, two 'borderline critical.'
internetnews.com, July 12, 2005
That's it for this Thursday. I'll have more for you next time.
Lee Underwood
Newsletter Editor, WebReference.com
lunderwood(at)jupitermedia.com
Created: July 14, 2005
URL: http://www.webreference.com/new/050714.html
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