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Java World >> Java Beginner http://www.javaworld.com/javaforums/postlist.php?Cat=2&Board=javabeginner

JavaRanch >> Java in General (beginner) http://saloon.javaranch.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=33

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10 essential and free security downloads for Windows

10 essential and free security downloads for Windows
“With all the free stuff out there, which software should you choose? Ive [the author of the article] selected 10 of my favorite programs that can protect your privacy and security.” Good suggestions including some that I hadn’t been aware of. Although there is too much advertising on the site for my liking, the recommendations are right on.

Effective Java: An Interview with Joshua Bloch

Effective Java: An Interview with Joshua Bloch | Javalobby
“The most anticipated book among Java developers over the past few years has been the second edition of Effective Java by Joshua Bloch.” (via Dzone)

72 Tips for Safer Computing

72 Tips for Safer Computing - Expert Help by PC Magazine “From the basics to the extreme, here are the tricks that will keep your computer, you, and your family secure and safe.” A surprisingly good article - highly recommended for CGS1060 students.

The ABCs of securing your wireless network: Page 1

The ABCs of securing your wireless network: Page 1
“…practical introduction to the basics of securing your home wireless network, we’ll cover the important, high-level points that ordinary users need to know in order to secure a network of game consoles, phones, and PCs.” Good info for everyone. Even networking professionals will appreciate the chart showing which devices support which security protocols.

developerlife - Tutorials

developerlife - Tutorials
“… a suite of tutorials on Java, XML, Swing, SwingX, SOA, servlets, servers, web services, and GWT Web2.0 technologies to help you create real-world applications, services, and user experiences.” (via dzone)

Cisco Guide to Harden Cisco IOS Devices - Cisco Systems

Cisco Guide to Harden Cisco IOS Devices - Cisco Systems
“This document contains information to help you secure your Cisco IOS® system devices, which increases the overall security of your network. Structured around the three planes into which functions of a network device can be categorized, this document provides an overview of each included feature and references to related documentation.”

Musical Geek Friday #4: Model-View-Controller Song - good coders code, great reuse

Musical Geek Friday #4: Model-View-Controller Song - good coders code, great reuse
“The song is about a particular Design Pattern in software engineering. A Design Pattern is a simple solution to a specific problem that occurs very frequently in software design. The MVC Design Pattern was first discovered and described by Smalltalk people (see the original paper). This key idea of this pattern is that it decouples data to be displayed (model) from the code displaying the data (view) and code receiving user input (controller).” (via dzone)

New to Java Programming Center - Sun Microsystems

New to Java Programming Center - Sun Microsystems
“The New to Java Programming Center helps developers who are new to the Java platform find what they need to set up their system, understand the various technologies, and create applications for the desktop, web, and devices. Includes a link to an interactive Java Technology Concept Map by the Java SE Development Team.” A good resource!

Cisco Turns Routers Into Linux Application Servers

InternetNews Realtime IT News – Cisco Turns Routers Into Linux Application Servers
“Cisco NASDAQ: CSCO is now opening its Integrated Services Router ISR and Cisco Wide Area Application Services WAAS platforms to become Linux-based application server platforms. The move could have wide-ranging implications, as Ciscos gear has millions of deployments that now can be leveraged to serve applications directly.” (via Slashdot)