In this article we are going to discuss how to use the Axis2 code generation tool to generate client side code that invokes the Amazon EC2 cloud APIs. We'll also look at how to set up that code to invoke a remote service.
<b>Wired: </b>"Open source hardware hobbyists now have a chipset to play with that's comparable to the powerful processors found in smartphones such as the Nexus One or HTC Incredible."
In this economy, IT professionals have to make smart choices when it comes to spending money on developer tools. Does the new Intellisense feature of SQL Server 2008 Management Studio make third party intelligent code completion tools like Red Gate SQL Prompt obsolete?
<b>Chao-Kuei's Notes: </b>"Human rights are gradually eroding at several fronts as international interest groups lobby and pressure governments all over the globe to 'protect copyright' using big-brother-like information and communication technologies (ICT)."
The nice folks at ZaReason, the independent Linux OEM computer vendor, sent me their Teo tough netbook to review. Is the Teo really tough? It is usable like a real computer? Or just a toy with a funny name?
<b>The Register:</b> "But why does Microsoft make money from Google's software? Android is based on open source software - and Microsoft has long raised fears that aspects of Linux may infringe on its patents."
Three Spanish hackers believed to be responsible for using a botnet to steal log-in credentials and customer banking data were arrested following a multinational investigation.
Server Snapshot: IBM's innovation isn't limited to its POWER-based servers. A host of new System x and BladeCenter offerings are poised to bring Big Blue to the top volume spot.
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday hands IT administrators 11 fixes to implement, of which five are deemed critical, addressing a total of nine critical vulnerabilities.
<b>SF Gate:</b> "Police raided Gizmodo editor Jason Chen's home in Fremont, Calif. last week, seizing computers and other gadgets, as detectives probe how the gadget blog obtained an Apple iPhone prototype, which the blog first published photos and videos of last Monday."
<b>Scott James Remnant:</b> "With the recent announcement of systemd, I've noticed some increased confusion around Upstart and what it means to be an event-based init daemon. Now seems as good a time as any to try and clear that up by describing what I mean by that."