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Preserving app functions when porting to Linux
Unix-Linux expert Ken Milberg explains that you can't preserve much when porting apps with platform-specific functions. Ask the Expert
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Now shipping: Red Hat-JBoss application stack
Existing Red Hat customers can now reap the benefits of having JBoss middleware in their application stack. But IT managers who have already deployed custom open source apps will need to weigh JBoss' pros and cons before making a change. Article
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Replication or symbolic links for databases
MySQL expert Scott Noyes offers explanations for replication or symbolic links for databases as two solutions to connect databases. Ask the Expert
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Upgrade issues in MySQL 5.0
MySQL expert Scott Noyes describes several possible upgrade issues that may be preventing MySQL 5.0 from working properly. Ask the Expert
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Chapter 8, Some Pattern Principles, of 'PHP 5 Objects, Patterns and Practice'
Chapter 8, Some Pattern Principles, covers four basic topics: decoupling, composition, pattern categories and the power of the interface. Tip
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Chapter 1 of 'PHP 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach'
Chapter 1 -- Overview of PHP Data Types -- explains the basic functions of PHP and concepts such as strings, variables and their purposes. Tip
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Chapter 16 -- Dynamic forms -- of 'Beginning Apache Struts: From Novice to Professional'
Dynamic forms can save time by eliminating the need for Java code. However, they have their weaknesses as well. Chapter 16 of 'Beginning Apache Struts: From Novice to Professional' describes all of their facets. Tip
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Sun exec says Java ME release will push Java-Linux meld
Sun's VP Rich Green talks about the pending software release from Sun that he thinks will result in more innovative applications on open source platforms. Article
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Linux sendfile and Apache servers: How an underused feature can offset overused resources
The sendfile() system call is an underused tool that can bring surprising performance benefits for an Apache server handling large payload data transfers among multiple clients. Tip
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Centeris CEO: Managing Linux servers in a Windows world
Two years ago, Linux and Windows didn't play well together in the data center. But not any more. Today, Linux is creeping into Windows-only worlds more than ever. Article