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Welcome to the world of compact keyboards! These small form factor keyboards are a game-changer when it comes to…
Blog 50% Keyboard Guide: Tiny Typists' Delight 1 LikeChris DiBona is the director of open source at Google, and he's been taking a big part in the open source and Free software ecosystem for a very long time--not least in his role with Google's…
Blog Some thoughts on licensing from Google's Chris DiBona 1 LikeHello folks,
Want to hear about new Java APIs and some of the decisions made at the recent…
Blog Let's talk about new Java APIs! 1 LikeWhy use Amazon's container service?
We all experience a common set of tasks when working in IT shops. Someone gets delegated…
Blog Why use Amazon EC2 (AWS) Container Services (Docker) 1 Like Matt Raible just published the slide deck to his JHipster talk. What's…
This post discusses building a…
Just a reminder: Oracle plans to stop updating Java 7 in April of this year (next month).
Blog Java 7 EOL 1 LikeAs outlined in…
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Blog Hot New Language (Groovy) 2 LikesNot familiar with FLEX but this article has some interesting info on it. Another tool in the web developer's toolbox?…
Blog FLEX goes to Apache 1 LikeIt may not adhere to the strict Java format of OJUG but was quite useful in learning more of the growing tools available to the web based developer.
Jackie Gleason answered this and…
Gerrit Grunwald, aka @hansolo_ on twitter, has just ported his Swing based gauges and meters framework known as …
Blog JavaFX and SteelSeries gauges using FXML 1 LikeJames Ward gave a great presentation on Heroku. The server of choice for Facebook developement. He commented on some attendees not being familiar with all the buzzwords he used. So we thought…
Blog Buzzword Bingo 1 Like Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
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Docker Inc. released Docker Desktop 4.42 on June 10, 2025, enhancing networking flexibility, AI workflow integration, and model distribution. Native IPv6 support now enables users to choose between dual-stack, IPv4-only, or IPv6-only modes with intelligent DNS resolution.
By Craig RisiAnthropic has announced the launch of its Economic Futures Program, an initiative designed to address the economic impact of AI.
By Daniel DominguezAmazon CloudFront now supports HTTPS DNS alias records in Route 53, streamlining DNS lookups by returning protocol details alongside IP addresses. This innovation accelerates page loads, enhances security against downgrade attacks, and eliminates DNS costs. With wide browser support, it significantly boosts performance and reduces operational expenses for users.
By Steef-Jan WiggersThe open-source infrastructure-as-code project OpenTofu has released version 1.10, marking what the development team describes as their "most comprehensive update yet". The release introduces container registry support for provider and module distribution alongside several enterprise-focused features designed to simplify state management and improve developer workflows.
By Matt SaundersFollowing the introduction of Model Runner a few months ago, Docker Desktop 4.43 expands its capabilities with improved model management and broader OpenAI compatibility. The release also debuts a new Compose Bridge to simplify the generation of Kubernetes configurations and upgrade the Gordon AI agent.
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