Javamania is an aspiration to develop everything on Java. JRuby is one of many exmples of Javamania. It’s a fulminating mix of Java and Ruby. Possibly JRuby can be useful for somebody and it has some features which are not present in Java or Ruby. But one question harasses me: why has nobody port Perl under Java. JPerl sounds nice 😉
CPAN Testing
The Phalanx is a project which has following main goals: 1. Strengthen CPAN’s tests, coverage and documentation. 2. Strengthen Perl’s tests and coverage. 3. Bring in newcomers to the Perl development process.
Open Source Software in Java
Java-Source.net accumulates Open Source projects which use Java(tm). Those projects can make your life much easier if you are Java developer.
Advertka.ru
I’ve discovered a quite interesing site about ad Advertka.ru. You can find there articles about ad, advertising reels and LJ ad community. I’d like to suggest a couple of funny reels: Evian – Waterboy, Honda Civic and parody on ad of new Polo.
Python IDE
A new version of Eric was released. Eric is a Python IDE written using PyQt and QScintilla. It supports Linux, MS Windows and OS X.
Inkscape Evaluation
Inkscape Evaluation is an article writen by Jakub Steiner (jimmac) who is the main artist of GNOME community. Inkscape is the most power open source SVG editor with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, Visio, etc. Jakub Steiner analyses and formulates principles which can help Inkscape developers improve it to level of commercial Illustrator.
PostgreSQL 8.0.0 Released
The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has announced the release of version 8.0.0 of the PostgreSQL ORDBMS. Changes: – Native Windows port – Savepoints/nested transactions – Exception handling inside functions – Tablespaces – Point in time recovery – Improved shared buffer management – Background writer process to reduce checkpoint impact – Tunable delays to reduce the impact of VACUUM – Overhaul of pg_dump and pg_restore – […]
Subaru Forever!
Jesse is a very brave young Dutch lad who suffers from a muscle disorder and is confined to a wheelchair…….he is also completely Subaru mad. So, Jesse’s Mum asked people via Internet to help her to take Jesse for a drive one day. Let’s see what happened after that :). Respect for those Subaru owners!