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Review: Syndication Studio 2004

A dedicated editor for RSS, Atom, and OPML files, Syndication Studio 2004 makes content sharing easier than ever.

Review: RoboHelp X5

An excellent help authoring system gets even better with the addition of source code control and new import and export options.

Briefing: iRise

iRise offers a novel system for analyzing requirements. Its Application Simulator is designed to let analysts and end-users see a new application in action with no coding required.

Review: msSQLed

Think there's no innovation in SQL editors? Think again! msSQLed is rolling out new features at a rapid clip to shake up the SQL development world.

Review: CodeSmith 2.5

This template-based code generator for text files remains one of the superior .NET offerings in the field. Version 2.5 adds a new IDE for template design.

Review: Universal .NET

This new package includes a raft of low-level components from Desaware - now with full source code.

Review: AppForge Crossfire

Crossfire provides an excellent cross-platform toolkit for .NET developers who need to break out of the PocketPC box for their mobile development.

Review: InstantForum.NET 3.3

A solid and flexible online forum package for servers that run ASP.NET.

Harvard Medical goes remote

To keep technology expenses in check, Harvard's Dr. John Halamka extend existing systems to build a set of e-learning applications.

Longhorn roundup

Microsoft's next-generation OS may be two or three years off, but details are already leaking out to development managers. Can Longhorn head off a desktop Linux?

Q&A: Sam Greenblatt

Sam Greenblatt, SVP and chief architect of CA's Linux Technology Group, says open software and modeling will push app server progress; Linux is seen as the inevitable platform of choice to run the corporate enterprise.

A review of Crystal Reports V10 Advanced Developer Edition and MetaEdit+ 4.0

Mike Gunderloy reviews Crystal Reports V10 Advanced Developer Edition and MetaEdit+ 4.0

IT security: Taking a bite out of development?

Historically, developers worked to open systems to more users; today, security and vigilance top corporate software efforts.

Keep your XML clean

Our expert urges developers to improve the design of XML documents; readability and consistency will help developers to code, debug and follow data created by others.

The push for process heats up

Managers are gaining an edge in the effort to implement development processes. Can SCM cut development costs?

Getting real about real-time BI

Companies start looking for more from data warehouses; more timely data seen as improving operational decisions.

Product Review: Optimal Java

Compuware OptimalJ 3.1 allows users flexibility in deployment, selection of appropriate technologies and scalability. The vendor is well positioned to plug new and evolving technologies into the tool as they emerge, allowing developers to reuse models and re-target their app for this new technology.

Zooming in on XAML

The Extensible Application Mark-up Language (XAML) is a scripting language based on XML that allows Longhorn developers to build and manage UI apps.