Scott Clark

IBM this week announced the availability of Jikes, a fast and simple source code-to-byte code compiler which emphasizes adherence to the Java language specification. The Jikes Parser Generator utilizes grammar-analysis and table-compression algorithms to create better table compression and automatic error recovery in Java applets and applications. Jikes is a parser generator which accepts an […]

ExperTelligence Inc. Monday announced WebData, its comprehensive database-only Internet portal. ExperTelligence also announced the WebData Network, a link exchange service which utilizes a query-based banner ad exchange. Unlike the major search engines such as Yahoo!, Infoseek and Excite, which index text only, WebData.com uses a proprietary intelligent agent and HTML parsing technology which collects, organizes […]

Ulead Systems Inc. this week announced new versions of their Web imaging utilities, Ulead WebRazor Pro, Ulead SmartSaver Pro and Ulead GIF Animator 3. Ulead SmartSaver Pro is an optimization utility which allows the developer to prepare images and animations for the Web. New features in this release include a new user interface, WYSIWYG image […]

AccuSoft Corporation this week released NetVue V2.1, the latest version of its Web-centric document management solution which includes many new features designed to help companies “maximize their knowledge-base and manage information” online. Features new to this release of NetVue V2.1 include an Annotations Support Module, support for additional formats such as PDF, Word and Excel, […]

Interwoven, Inc. Wednesday released TeamSite 2.5, the latest version of its system for Enterprise Web Production. The new release includes support for the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) standard along with a new three-way visual merge tool, which allows the integration of content and applications for parallel Web development. TeamSite 2.5’s new features add to […]

In another victory for advocates of freeware, Java/Perl Lingo (JPL), the software which enables programmers to utilize the strengths of both Java and Perl in the same environment, is now available for free as open source software. Until this announcement, Java/Perl Lingo has been available only as a part of O’Reilly & Associates‘ Perl Resource […]

ChartWorks Inc. this week announced the release of WebSight 1.0, a “chart-centric” application for the real-time monitoring and analysis of Web server activity. WebSight allows Web server administrators to identify problems, track usage and spot the utilization trends of their Web server. WebSight 1.0 provides admins with real-time and historical chart displays showing the number […]

Microstate Corp. Monday released Hamilton, its thin-client, open-source and cross-platform Java-based Web application server. Microstate’s server technology already includes most of the infrastructure required by typical thin-client applications, which reduces the development time and expense and accelerates the application’s time to market. Developers and end-users can utilize their Web browser to access the applications developed […]

At the recent XML conference in Chicago, Tim Bray, one of the founders/editors of the XML specification, demonstrated XML::Parser, a new Perl module which enables Perl programmers to use XML for building applications and also provides an easy method of parsing XML document parts. An interesting feature of Bray’s demonstration was that the XML::Parser works […]

Innovision Corp. Tuesday released its second-generation, distributed XML Protocol Server with development toolkits. The tool is built upon Innovision’s core technology, which the company believes makes it possible for users to take advantage of the power of XML. Innovision’s XML Protocol Server utilizes the same core Java/CORBA architecture as that of the company’s OFX server. […]

O’Reilly & Associates recently released WebBoard version 3.5, the latest upgrade for its collaboration, discussion and chat package. This new version expands the abilities of administrators and visitors to communicate with each other using new features such as real-time paging, broadcasting, email address verification, password notification by email, and SMTP server enhancement. New features in […]

IBM’s alphaWorks this week released BigDecimal, a new Java-based technology that enables computer systems to generate commonly recognized decimal points. BigDecimal’s decimal points are consistent with the arithmetic that is traditionally taught in school. The BigDecimal class provides a floating decimal point, a utility which is currently unavailable in Java. BigDecimal allows developers to add […]