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WebReference Update: October 6, 2005
New this week on the Web:
1.OTHER VOICES:2. SIGHTINGS AROUND THE WEB: American Memory
3. NET NEWS:
- EU Hires Watchdog to Monitor Microsoft
- Internet Challenges Television Networks
- Firefox Promo Site Taken Down By Hackers
1.OTHER VOICES
- 120 Top E-Commerce Tips
Actinic's "Over 120 Top Tips for Running an Ecommerce Web Site" is a handy guide for both novice and veteran e-commerce entrepreneurs.
ECommerce Guide, October 5, 2005, - Basic Authentication at its Most Basic
Basic authentication has gotten a bad reputation over the years. So it's not as flexible as forms authentication and not as secure as NT Challenge Response, it has something going for it that neither of these does - it's basic - as in simple!
ASP 101, October 5, 2005, - Developing Eclipse Plug-Ins
In Eclipse, all functionality is encapsulated in plug-ins, which "plug into" one another using well-defined extension points. Its Plug-in Development Environment provides powerful tools and wizards to help you get started developing your own plug-ins. More importantly, PDE will support your development throughout the entire cycle, including distribution and post-production maintenance. Now make your own!
Developer.com, September 29, 2005,
2. SIGHTINGS AROUND THE WEB: American Memory
This Web site provides free and open access to written and spoken
words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and
sheet music that document the American experience. It's a digital
record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the
collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions,
chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue
to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and
lifelong learning.
[Visit the Web Site! ]
3. NET NEWS
- EU Hires Watchdog to Monitor Microsoft
European Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said the Commission intends to ensure Microsoft complies fully with the 2004 decision.
internetnews.com, October 5, 2005 - Internet Challenges Television Networks
In 1999, a mysterious Web site helped make "The Blair Witch Project" one of the most profitable movies of all time. Now Daniel Myrick, the movie's co-director, is making a television series called "The Strand of Venice," and its Web site will not only promote the series, but will also be the place where people watch it.
International Herald Tribune, October 4, 2005 - Firefox Promo Site Taken Down By Hackers
Spread Firefox, the marketing Web site for the open-source Firefox Web browser, has been hacked again and is expected to be offline until later this month.
c|net News, October 4, 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: October 6, 2005
URL: http://www.webreference.com/new/051006.html
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