Sun Studio 11 released for free

Sun Studio 11:Sun Studio 11 software is the latest release of record-setting, optimizing compilers and tools for the C, C++ and Fortran developer. This release delivers the highest optimizations and the best performance in the development of scalable 32-bit and 64-bit applications on Sun's newest hardware platforms including the latest multi-core UltraSPARC, x64 and x86 platforms. And Sun Studio 11 software now removes the price barrier and is available for FREE!
Isn't that good news ?!

Intel to 'revise' Pentium M naming scheme

Intel to 'revise' Pentium M naming scheme : Intel is to introduce a new processor numbering scheme when its 65nm 'Yonah' chip debuts early next year, sources from within Taiwan's motherboard maker community have claimed.
The four letters work as follows: E indicates a TDP of more than 50W, T for 25-49W, L for 15-24W and U for under 14W. With Intel's strategy directed towards building chips with ever higher performance per watt ratings, the Yonah numbering scheme may well extend beyond the Pentium M to other mobile processors and quite possibly desktop and server chips in due course.

Intel's secret logos revealed

Intel's secret logos revealed in a article posted in a French-language site x86-Secret but retracted after a Intel's legal team offensive, were re-posted today by Taiwanese site DigiTimes.
So it seams like a real thing .. but we will see..

Apple Planning Intel-Ready iBook Debut for January

Think Secret - EXCLUSIVE: Apple Planning Intel-Ready iBook Debut for January - intersting article for those like me watching the big bang game of changes in Apple hardware strategy. I'm looking forward to see the future Intel based models.

Romain Guy's Weblog : Synth Builder

Synth Builder is a theme builder for Synth.
A nice piece of software to play with if you think you need to modify the Synth theme provided by Java 5.
Enjoy !

Mac OS X System Startup

Mac OS X System Startup is a nice article for those interested like me in OSX.. my interest in this OS is enhanced by the quality of Apple hardwaree (mmmhhhh powerbook ..is a wonder)

Java people blogs directory

This is a collection of news and views from the Java™ SE Development-Kit Community. Nice and interesting stuff.
There are certain links you could pay attention to.

Java 6 TabComponents in action

Alexander Potochkin's Blog: TabComponents in action is a nice article about JTabbedPane components in next Java version, the long waited (for me) Mustang version.
There are good news about java components flexibility !

iReport - version 0.5.2 released

iReport is releasing first version after the partnership with JasperSoft and it's adding new features and bugfixes:
* Partial support for JasperReports 1.1.0 (crosstabs, styles and frames are not yet supported)
* Improved log window
* Fixed all templates
* Serveral bug fixes and improvements
For long run users like me this is good news !!

Eclipse Platform 3.2 M3 Released

Eclipse Platform 3.2 Milestone 3 was released on second of november, and there are some news you would be glad to hear about.
Enjoy your reading the of newsworthy and ... go for download mirrors !

Mr Schedule

Mr Schedule is a simple tool for making time estimates and keeping track of your todo items as the author describes it.
It has a nice interface based on JGoodies Looks and Animation and a Eclipse icon subset.
I'll try to see if the functionality stands up to the User Interface ! :)

editor PSPad - freeware editor

editor PSPad - freeware HTML editor, PHP editor, XHTML, JavaScript, ASP, Perl, C, HEX editor is a nice product I'll give it a try, seems to me very cappable..I'm mostly interested right now in editing html files with some code completion and the CSS files too ...

Project management and task management software: Basecamp

Project management and task management software: Basecamp is a interesting tool to make your project more efficient. There are multiple bussines plan to sign up for.
Nice user interface too (from their screenshots only).

GTDTiddlyWiki - try this !!

GTDTiddlyWiki - your simple client side wiki is a very interesting way to tell me that web apps can be extremely good looking and fueled by nice visual effects !
I might give this a try ! You might give this a look !:)

jTDS JDBC driver 1.2 released

jTDS JDBC driver 1.2 released with new features and bug fixes.
For Java programmers with SQL Server or Sybase database access applications

Apple Intel PowerBooks 'to debut Q1 2006'

Apple Intel PowerBooks 'to debut Q1 2006' is just a rumour but I'm very curious about their new products .. even if I am a fresh owner of a AMD Turion Windows based notebook.

.:: QuickServer ::. version 1.4.6 released

.:: QuickServer ::. with the new version 1.4.6. adds some new features like
# Support to specify the maximum number of threads to be used for NIO writes.
# Full integration with ClientEventHandler and comes with default implementation.
# Added support to set default DataMode.
# Now shipped with ready to use Unix shell scripts.
# Added support for ClientExtendedEventHandler.
# Added support to configure initial pool size.
# Introducing new ClientAuthenticationHandler (replacing Authenticator).
# Separated QSAdminGUI to a separate jar.
# Improved logging, ClientHandler.
# Added new QSAdmin command 'client-handler-pool-dump'.
# Improved ThreadPool for performance

Enjoy your new java server library !

Hot acquisitions

Last evening was a very good evening for me: I finally managed to get my own notebook, a HP NX6125 Turion based notebook.
As first look, I'm content about the package contents for the spent money. There are some things to be improved ..or some flaws, but I'm trying now to enjoy my new acquisition.
To complete the joy, I did managed to install and configure a wireless router (the D-LINK DI 624+) and the wireless network.

The configuration of the notebook is the following:
- Turion ML-34 1.8Ghz
- 80 GB 5400 Hdd
- 512 MB RAM Infineon DDR333
- SXGA (1400x1050) 15 inch display
- X200 Espress ATI graphics card with 128 MB UMA
- Bluetooth
- Broadcom WIFI a/b/g
- fingerprint sensor for enhanced security
- X90 56K modem
- Windows XP Home (unfortunatelly)

for 1010 EUR (VAT included)
I'll come back with some more and detailed news ..

Opteron Madness forces Dell to market IBM servers

The Register says "Opteron Madness forces Dell to market IBM servers" .. it has come to this !
During a Dell-hosted conference call this week with reporters, Kirk Skaugen, Intel's general manager of servers, started detailing new four-way systems based on Intel's Paxville MP chip. Dell needed this chip bad, as its main competitors have had access to a four-way capable Opteron chip from AMD since April.

D- Link Wireless Router DI 624

In my try to build a home wireless network I was interested in getting a wireless router to connect may older Ethernet PC with a new WI-FI notebook.
And I found one very interesting piece of equipment D- Link Wireless Router DI 624 which has a very good reputation and nice reviews.
I'm eager to try it at home, today is the purchase day .. I'll be back with my pertinent comments.

Product Features:
- Up to 108Mbps*
- Advanced Firewall & Parental Control
- Easy Installation
- 802.11g, 802.11b Compatible
- Increased Security with 802.1X and WPA
It has 4 ethernet ports and 1 WAN port.

*(with other selected D-Link devices)