By icarus Melonfire – Now that you know the basics, this article explains how to use XML's more advanced constructs to author complex XML documents. Entities, namespaces, CDATA blocks, processing instructions – they're all in here, together with aliens, idiots, secret agents and buried treas
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MySQL vs. itself
Companies at loggerheads over MySQL envision future partnership. The dispute between the creator of MySQL and a MySQL vendor has escalated into a legal battle. Still, both say they are so committed to the technology that they are open to reconciliation.
Inserting records into the Database with Java Servlets
An article on inserting records into the database with Java Servlets. Every step from establishing a Connection to executing the SQL query is explained in detail.
MS poised to switch Windows file systems with Blackcomb
By Jon Honeyball – From a technical perspective, the changes are quite profound. They focus on four main areas: Active Directory, SQL Server, Exchange Server and then the file system itself. As you will see, there is a clear interweaving of the changes to both BackOffice products, and to the base OS
SVG moving forward
The W3C's SVG Working Group have published two new drafts, explaining requirements for SVG 1.1/2.0 and for SVG on mobile devices.
DirXML
DirXML is Novell's directory interchange software that uses XML to keep different directories synchronized. With DirXML, an IT manager can administer multiple user databases from a single interface, using Novell Directory Services (NDS) eDirectory to replicate the information. DirXML works withi
Microsoft to simplify BizTalk Server integration
Microsoft and its partners are planning 75 BizTalk Server 2000 adapters that will be targeted at small and medium-sized businesses and designed to simplify connection of back-office and enterprise applications to companies' business process servers.<br> <br> The adapters will translate and exc
Using VB and ADO to return and update Record Set based XML
By Sean Grimaldi – This article is about making the most of ADO and XML until the complete Visual Basic.net, including ADO.net, becomes available. This article is focused on how you, as a developer, can use ADO and XML today; and get valuable skills that apply to Visual Basic.net.
SQLClean™
If database object bloat is the problem, SQLClean is the solution. Your database may have many stored procedures, tables and views that aren't being used anymore but unless you determine which of your objects fall into this category you will be stuck with them forever.
Expat improves Windows support
Expat, the C-based XML parser originally created by James Clark, has had a new release, including build support for Windows.