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JavaWorld News Briefs (published 8/15/96)
Keeping you abreast of the ever-changing Java world
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Edited by Jill Steinberg ( jill.steinberg@javaworld.com)
Index of news briefs
Apple Computer to support Java[4] in its MacOS
Bugs affect Navigator 3.0 and Internet Explorer 3.0[5]
BulletProof announces JDesignerPro[6]
Creating Media releases Plug-In Playlets version 1.5[7]
Database tool[8] makes use of Java
Dimension X plans for new release of Liquid Motion[9] with Internet
Explorer 3.0
False alarm sounded[10] by Finjan Software regarding hostile applet
Free evaluation kit[11] from Active Software
IBM moves to Java[12] for OS/2 development
Innovative Software releases Object Engineering Workbench for Java[13]
InterNIC tightens domain name security
"Java: Beyond the Buzz" at upcoming IMA Expo[14]
KL Group ships Java table components[15]
Maximized Software announces Web server utility module[16]
Microline Software[17] introduces toolkit
Microsoft announces availability of new technology
Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 3.0[18]
Natural Intelligence and EveryWare Development form partnership[19] ;
provide database connectivity software
NCD adds Java[20] to its Network Computer and PC-X software
NetObjects introduces Fusion ; JavaSoft and Netscape sign on
Net-Scene announces Point Plus[21] plug-in for Netscape Navigator
NewTek announces porting agreement with Sun Microsystems[22]
SunSoft readies release of Java WorkShop
O'Reilly announces Web-based, pre-publication version of JavaScript book[23]
Penumbra Software[24] ships visual Java development environment
Sun's Java applet tag included in HTML 3.2
Symantec releases Cafe tutorial[25]
Symantec upgrades Cafe[26] Version 1.5 for Windows; Supports Netscape
ONE
TransactNet unveils Java tool[27] for automating the Web
Trusted Information Systems enhances Gauntlet Internet Firewall[28]
Versant and SunSoft drive object standard[29] ;
ODMG endorses proposal for ODBMS and ORB integration
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Trusted Information Systems enhances Gauntlet Internet Firewall
Trusted Information Systems Inc. (TIS) announced new capabilities in its
Gauntlet Internet Firewall. Version 3.2 of the software includes the
Java Guard option, which blocks Java code from passing the firewall,
support for strong user authentication for controlled Web access,
central firewall management, and support for mobile users. Enhancements
for new applications include support for Sybase database access.
Java Guard gives Gauntlet Internet Firewall users the option of reliably
preventing outsiders from using Java code maliciously against protected
networks. Java Guard, when activated by the network manager in a
Gauntlet Internet Firewall, simply blocks all Java and JavaScript code
from crossing the firewall. Gauntlet Internet Firewall is the first
proxy firewall to offer Java blocking. Firewalls that rely on packet
filtering cannot effectivively block Java.
The Gauntlet Internet Firewall Version 3.2 is available now for BSD/OS,
HP-UX, and SunOS platforms. List price is $11,500. TIS offers discounts
for upgrades of its previous firewall versions.
http://www.tis.com
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NetObjects introduces Fusion; JavaSoft and Netscape sign on
NetObjects announced Fusion, a Web publishing application that gives
users visual control over the design and production of their Web sites.
Instead of creating separate HTML pages and connecting them together to
build a site (as with Microsoft's Front Page and Netscape's Gold with
LiveWire Pro), Fusion takes a macro, site-oriented approach, combining
automatic site building, design, and data publishing features. An
integrated set of modules is included with Fusion, including
SiteArchitect Editor, PageDraw Editor, SiteStyles Manager, SiteAssets,
and SitePublish.
Approving of the method NetObjects' Fusion uses for integrating Java
applets in Web sites, both JavaSoft and Netscape have signed comarketing
agreements. "NetObjects' visual support of Java, and its active support
for open standards, will further Java's acceptance as a rich media
component of innovative Web sites. I believe that NetObjects will play a
significant role in helping professionals build better Web sites and am,
therefore, excited about our cooperation," said Lew Tucker, director of
corporate and ISV marketing for JavaSoft. Running on Windows 95 and NT,
Fusion will ship in September and will be priced at $695.
http://www.netobjects.com
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IBM moves to Java for OS/2 development
The latest version of the 32-bit OS/2 Warp OS is just weeks away from
shipping, and IBM is giving software developers a clear directive to
start using Java as the development environment for OS/2.
IBM is willing to reconfigure its OS in almost any way necessary to make
it a better Java platform, including adding support for non-IBM object
request brokers (ORBs) if necessary, said IBM's John M. Thompson, senior
vice president and group executive at IBM, in Somers, N.Y.
"If Java were to incorporate some other ORB than SOM [Systems Object
Model], and it's an industry standard, we will support it. If there is
some other architecture [besides IBM's SOM] that our customers want, and
it is an industry standard, we'll support it," Thompson said.-- Tom
Quinlan, InfoWorld Electric
http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/os2.html
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NCD adds Java to its Network Computer and PC-X software
Network Computing Devices Inc. (NCD) announced its plans to add support
for applications written in Java to its Network Computer (NC) operating
system and PC-X server software. Users of NCD's Explora and HMX lines of
NCs and PC users running NCD's PC-Xware remote application access
software will be able to access Java applications. According to company
officials, these Java enhancements will be available in December.
The addition of Java application support to NCD's NCs will allow users
to simultaneously access Windows and Java applications running at the
server. Users of PC-Xware will be able to add Java programs to the list
of applications they can access from their PCs over the network running
on Windows NT and Unix servers, as well as on minicomputers and
mainframes.
In addition to upgrading NCDware with Java support and delivering it
with the Explora and HMX lines, NCD will make available a software
program that will add Java support to existing Explora and HMX models.
Pricing for the new Java-capable versions and upgrades has not yet been
determined, but the company expects to make more announcements about the
product before the December release date.-- Diane Frank, InfoWorld
Electric
http://www.ncd.com
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Microline Software introduces toolkit
Microline Software's View Toolkit contains advanced user-interface
objects for Java and Netscape's Internet foundation classes (IFC). The
toolkit includes GridView, TabView, TreeView, and Progress objects. A
limited version is available for download off Microline's Web and FTP
site.
http://www.mlsoft.com
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Net-Scene announces Point Plus plug-in for Netscape Navigator
Net-Scene announced its PointPlus plug-in for Netscape Navigator client
software. PointPlus interacts with other objects on the Web page using
the Netscape LiveConnect framework. Netscape LiveConnect is a framework
that enables communication and interaction with other live objects on a
Web page such as plug-ins, Java applets, JavaScript scripts, and HTML
elements to create Web content. Net-Scene's Point Plus Plug-in users are
able to easily publish PowerPoint presentations into content that can be
uploaded to intranets and the Internet via Netscape Navigator Gold.
Net-Scenes PointPlus plug-in (less than 100 kilobytes) is available for
evaluation free of charge by downloading it from Net-Scene's site. With
a suggested retail price of $499 for the Point Plus plug-in, Net-Scene
will offer an introductory price of $219, which includes the functional
software, the users guide, and a registration form, good through August
30, 1996.
http://www.net-scene.com
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BulletProof announces JDesignerPro
BulletProof Corp. announced JDesignerPro, a Java-powered RAD tool for
developing custom client-server systems in the Java language. With
JDesignerPro Internet or intranet developers can quickly produce
front-ends to all major databases. Users can quickly build internal
database applications for human resources, account, order and inventory
tracking, customer support, and more. JDesignerPro allows developers to
customize the GUI, maintain access control, and build data forms, all
without typing a single line of Java code. A fully working version of
JDesignerPro can be downloaded free of charge from BulletProof's Web
site.
http://www.BulletProof.com/JDesignerPro
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O'Reilly announces Web-based, pre-publication version of JavaScript book
O'Reilly has launched its Early Adopter Program, online books for
readers who want early access to upcoming titles. Program members will
have access to drafts over the Web. Some drafts will be featured in
their entirety, others will be offered chapter by chapter as they're
written.
JavaScript: the Definitive Guide, Beta Version is now online. With the
large number of people using Netscape's JavaScript, documentation is
needed. Now in beta, this book will serve as a definitive guide for the
Navigator 2.0 and Navigator 3.0 versions of JavaScript. The first
edition will be ready when Navigator 3.0 is released in final form. More
information on this title and how it can be ordered can be found at:
http://www.ora.com/catalog/jscriptbeta/index.html
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InterNIC tightens domain name security
InternNIC has implemented a new program, Guardian, to make it difficult
for anyone but an authorized party to change registration information.
The system will keep unauthorized users from accessing key
administrative information. Companies and Internet service providers can
request "mail-from" security under which domain name information, such
as key contact names and addresses, can only be changed from the
authorized e-mail address. Users utilize "crypt-password," which
requires users to have the right password if they want to change
registration information.
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NewTek announces porting agreement with Sun Microsystems
NewTek, Inc. announced at Siggraph that NewTek and Sun Microsystems
Computer Company (SMCC) have finalized a development agreement that will
bring the next generation of NewTek digital video tools to the Sun,
Solaris, and Ultra Computing environment. NewTek will utilize Sun's Java
development language, and leverage its strengths in building easily
portable tools and its ability to download applications across a network
securely, to develop next generation Internet-based products. The target
for these tools will be the large group of digital content creators and
professionals in feature and broadcast video.
Java will play a major role in the creation of the NewTek product
interface. The Java-based interface will allow people to do
collaborative video editing and production over the Internet. The
potential that the Internet provides video producers as a production
resource will allow for unprecedented flexibility. Producers will be
able to communicate with clients from remote locations and get immediate
feedback on creative direction. Input from artists and creative
directors can happen simultaneously from locations throughout the world.
Delays and expensive re-shoots and re-edits will be avoided.
http://www.network.com
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TransactNet unveils Java tool for automating the Web
TransactNet Inc. unveiled the Web Interface Toolkit (WIT), which enables
Java developers to quickly and easily build Java classes to access Web
data and services from stand-alone or server-based applications, as well
as applets. By combining an HTML parser with HTTP and CGI protocol
support, WIT sets the stage for the next phase of Web application
development: automated access to Web documents and services.
Comprising a set of Java class libraries, code generators, and an
intuitive user interface, WIT can fully or partially generate Java
applets, stand-alone applications, or "servlets". Java servlets built
with WIT can be deployed to Java-enabled or Java-powered Web servers
such as JavaSoft's Jeeves and the Netscape range of servers. The WIT
class libraries, encapsulating HTML parsing, a Javascript compatible
HTML document object model, and HTTP and CGI access, can also be used by
Java developers directly.
WIT is based around TransactNet's Web Interface Definition Language
(WIDL), an extension to HTML for computer-readable descriptions of data
items enclosed within HTML page elements. HTML authors can develop pages
that advertise and describe their contents in terms understood by
business data-processing applications. Pages not under the developer's
control can be represented in stand-alone WIDL files, and may include
error trapping and validation specifications to guard against page
modifications and errors in input data.
Being fully Java-powered, WIT runs on all platforms for which the Java
Development Kit (JDK) is available, including Windows95/NT, Solaris,
AIX, Linux, and Macintosh. Java software developed with WIT can
communicate with back-end Web programs written in any language, such as
Java, C, C++, Perl, Tcl, and others.
Built solely on HTTP, HTML, and Java -- the open standards of the Web --
WIT integrates cleanly with the recently announced Netscape ONE
standards framework. Additionally, WIT is compatible with Netscape
Navigator 2.x and 3.0, Internet Explorer 3.0, and any Web server product
supporting one or more of the CGI, NSAPI, ISAPI, or Apache server
interface specifications. The WIT HTML parser recognizes HTML 3.2 and
handles all Netscape and Microsoft HTML extensions.
A free beta version of WIT 1.0 is available now for downloading, with a
production release scheduled for late September. Pricing has not been
announced.
http://www.transactnet.com
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Microsoft announces availability of new technology
Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of new technology that
enables users to download both ActiveX controls and Java applets faster
and more safely across the Internet. The new Cabinet File (CAB)
technology is a set of open utilities that enables component developers
to compress and digitally sign their applications in a format optimized
for quicker and more secure download from a Web site. It can be
incorporated by tool vendors into Java or ActiveX development tools,
giving developers a choice of tools for building safer and faster Web
applications. It allows Web designers to author Web pages that coexist
with and are fully compatible with existing Java Applet delivery
mechanisms, yet have higher performance and better security
capabilities.
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0 can download CAB files from a
Web site, decompress them on the user's desktop, and safely run the Java
applet or ActiveX control. Microsoft is making CAB technology initially
available for the Windows family, with plans for future Macintosh and
Unix versions. Tools to support the use of CAB technology are available
now for download at no charge.
http://microsoft.com/workshop/java/cab-f.htm
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Penumbra Software ships visual Java development environment
Penumbra Software Inc. has begun shipping Mojo, a complete development
environment for programmers using the Java language. Mojo consists of
two components: a GUI designer that provides a visual means for building
Java applets, and a coder that organizes Java objects and gives the user
direct access to all aspects of code.
Components from Mojo's library can be dragged and dropped, and users can
add actions to them. With the integrated Class and Method Browser, users
can view actions and components -- Mojo actually "teaches" Java during
use. The coder lets the developer go beyond built-in functions, and
organizes objects into a visible hierarchy for drill-down and direct
coding. For faster library growth, components and actions can be shared
among users.
The single-user version of Mojo is priced at $109; a student edition is
available for $49. The Enterprise Edition is $495 and includes JDBC and
ODBC support. These can be purchased by downloads from the Penumbra
Software Web site, where a trial version can be downloaded at no charge.
http://www.PenumbraSoftware.com
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KL Group ships Java table components
KL Group Inc. has begun shipping JClass LiveTable Pro and JClass
LiveTable Applet, two Java table components that let Java developers and
Web page designers build interactive tables and forms for Java and Web
applications.
JClass LiveTable Pro is a complete Java class library and applet that
provides building blocks for creating dynamic forms and spreadsheets.
LiveTable pro offers column sorting, components in cells, and programmic
callbacks, as well as mixed colors, fonts, and image support.
With JClass LiveTable Applet, Web page designers can enliven HTML tables
by adding scrolling views of the table, on-the-fly sorting, and in-table
searching capabilities.
LiveTable Applet is priced at $99, and LiveTable Pro is priced at $399.
Both products are available for downloading through the KL Group Web
site and are being sold by Gamelan, MindQ, and c/net.
http://www.klg.com
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Symantec upgrades Cafe Version 1.5 for Windows; Supports Netscape ONE
Symantec Corp. announced the latest upgrade to its Java development tool
-- Symantec Cafe. This latest version includes a compiler that is 500%
faster than the previous one and a debugger that now includes expression
evaluation, watch window, and datatip features. The upgrade will speed
up the compilation and debugging process.
Symantec also announced that it will support Netscape ONE (open network
environment) by including in new releases of Cafe the new Netscape
Internet foundation classes -- Java class libraries that increase the
speed of creating applications in Java.
Symantec Cafe 1.5 will be available free to registered Cafe users on the
Update Center of Cafe's Web site with the estimated price of $129.95.
http://cafe.symantec.com
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Maximized Software announces Web server utility module
Maximized Software announced the availability of WebJuggler, a Web
server utility module that enables Web servers to select and present
pages specifically designed to correspond to a variety of criteria, such
as the user's browser type, browser version, time of day, and domain
name. Webmasters can create their own "rules" on which to base the
selection.
WebJuggler can distinguish between Java-compatible and
non-Java-compatible browsers, sending only pages that are compatible
with each particular type of browser. Also, WebJuggler allows Web
servers to send the same page with different graphics appropriate to the
browser, ensuring Webmaster control over the content and appearance of
the page.
WebJuggler for Netscape Servers (NSAPI-compatible) on Windows NT, SunOS,
and Solaris is available now for $129 per server. WebJuggler for
Microsoft Internet Information Server and all ISAPI-compatible servers
on Windows NT is scheduled for release in September. Customers can
download a free 30-day trial version of WebJuggler from Maximized
Software's Web site.
http://maximized.com
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SunSoft readies release of Java WorkShop
SunSoft is visiting the press and analysts to show off the "Dev6 Early
Access Release" of Java WorkShop, which should be shipping in final form
(FCS) in September for Solaris, Windows95, and Windows NT. (The Mac
version won't ship until next year.) This month SunSoft is showing the
demo on a PC laptop running Windows -- instead of on UltraSPARCs shipped
in advance to each demo site, as happened a few months ago when the
tool's performance on the PC was far from impresssive.
A demo at JavaWorld 's office in early August went smoothly except for
sluggish performance with the debugger, which may have been due in part
to Java's AWT. "AWT doesn't handle multiple update of windows very
well," says Joe Keller, SunSoft's director of developer marketing and
support. Unlike most other Java development tools, WorkShop is written
entirely in Java, and thus it grapples with Java's weaknesses. But
WorkShop also benefits from Java's strengths, offering such features as
the ability to debug multiple applets within a single HTML page. SunSoft
emphasizes that WorkShop is an Internet software development
environment, not a Windows software development environment.
http://www.sun.com/developer-products/java/literature/ProductGuide/WS_java.html
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Free evaluation kit from Active Software
Active Software is offering a free, 30-day evaluation version of
ActiveWeb, the company's enterprise-class development tool designed to
connect Java to database and application systems. The evaluation kit is
available on Active Software's Web site. In addition, technical papers
and early customer references are available on the site.
http://www.activesw.com
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Symantec releases Cafe tutorial
Symantec Corp. announced the availability of "Cafe Companion," an
exercise-based tutorial designed specifically for use with Symantec
Cafe, the company's Java development environment. The tutorial provides
an overview of the Cafe environment's integrated development tools and
desktop interface as well as an introduction to the fundamental concepts
of object-oriented programming in Java.
Cafe Companion is priced at $29.95 and can be ordered from Symantec's
Web site.
http://cafe.symantec.com
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Natural Intelligence and EveryWare Development form strategic
partnership; Provide database connectivity software
Natural Intelligence Inc., a provider of Java-based development tools,
and EveryWare Development Corp., which specializes in Web/database
integration products, announced the first step in their strategic
partnership: codevelopment of database connectivity software written in
Java. This software will allow programmers to query and retrieve data
from databases such as Oracle, Sybase, Informix, and SQL Server using
Java.
The software will be shipped free with any purchase of Natural
Intelligence's Roaster DR2, the development environment for Java, or
with purchase of EveryWare's Tango 1.5, the latest version of its rapid
Web application development tool.
http://www.natural.com
http://www.everyware.com
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Innovative Software releases Object Engineering Workbench for Java
The Object Engineering Workbench (OEW) for Java provides an advanced
toolkit that streamlines Java development for Internet applications.
Java applets can be developed and transmitted to any Java-compatible
browser in a very short period of time. Intuitive visual programming
tools enable the creation and manipulation of classes and their
relationships, which are automatically translated into Java source code.
OEW generates SQL design information for programming relational and
client/server database applications.
OEW has a Symbolic Parser, which reverse engineers existing Java source
code allowing for easy reuse of Java classes. A programmer can add new
program functions to build a complete application using the graphical
views, tools, and programming dialogs that OEW provides.
OEW for Java is available for $149 and can be ordered by calling (508)
634-8400 or sending email to terasoft@tiac.net.
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