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Book Review: Head First Java
Book: Head First Java (Website) Authors: Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates There are many people around aspiring to learn Java- One of the most powerful OO Languages. But Alas!!!! how to go about the learning process??? Which book is suited for… Read More ›
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Interface Vs Abstract Class
There are three differences between an interface and an abstract class: you can implement multiple interfaces at the same time, but only extend one class, an abstract class is allowed to contain implementation (non-abstract methods, constructors, instance initializers and instance… Read More ›
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Call By Reference and Call By Value
Java always makes a copy of the argument and passes the copy. The called method has a local copy of the data. If the method changes the data it changes the copy, so the original value is not changed. When… Read More ›
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Overriding v/s Hiding
Many people have heard that you can’t override a static method. This is true – you can’t. However it is possible to write code like this: class Foo { public static void method() { System.out.println(“in Foo”); } } class Bar… Read More ›
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Inkscape Vector Graphics Editor in Ubuntu
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, or Xara X using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format. Supported SVG features include shapes, paths, text, markers, clones, alpha blending, transforms,… Read More ›
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Install Flash Player 9 in Ubuntu
Adobe Flash Player is the standard for delivering high-impact, rich Web content. Designs, animation, and application user interfaces are deployed immediately across all browsers and platforms, attracting and engaging users with a rich Web experience. Install Flash Player 9 in… Read More ›
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Free POP3 and SMTP access to Yahoo! Mail using YPOPS! in Ubuntu
YPOPs! is an application that provides POP3 and SMTP access to Yahoo! Mail. This application is more like a gateway. It provides a POP3 server interface at oÂne end to talk to email clients and an HTTP client (browser) interface… Read More ›
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Setting Up a Telnet Server in Ubuntu
A terminal emulation program for TCP/IP networks such as the Internet. The Telnet program runs on your computer and connects your PC to a server on the network. You can then enter commands through the Telnet program and they will… Read More ›
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Install Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 in Ubuntu
Oracle Application Server 10g offers a comprehensive solution for developing, integrating, and deploying your enterprise’s applications, portals, and Web services. Based on a powerful and scalable J2EE server, Oracle Application Server 10g provides complete business integration and business intelligence suites,… Read More ›