Stories by John Cox

Newest Version of 'Desktop Java' Runs Fast

Java 2 Standard Edition is a Java implementation intended for client computers. The newest release is Version 1.3. The performance improvements, mainly through use of Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java HotSpot Client Virtual Machine, are vital if Java is to be more viable on client computers.

Oracle touts file system for unstructured data

Oracle has finally released a version of its Internet File System, a software program that lets users store, search and e-mail Web pages, documents and other unstructured data in an Oracle database.

Unleashing the Enterprise Network

The enterprise network is rooted in place, cables tethering PCs and servers alike. The problem is that many enterprise workers are not.

Palm Executive Has His Hands Full With PocketPC

Chuck Yort is vice president of business and government for Palm Inc., which dominates the market for handheld personal digital assistants. He spoke recently with Senior Editor John Cox in the wake of Microsoft Corp.'s launch of the new PocketPC operating software, which will compete with Palm's PalmOS.

Oracle Unveils Internet File System

Oracle Corp. is promoting its newly unveiled Internet File System (iFS)as a way for enterprise customers to quickly make use of XML for sharing data among different, Web-based commerce and business applications.

Software Streams Internet Apps

A new software product could dramatically improve the performance of Internet applications, particularly Java-based client ones.

ASP Offers Chinese Menu of Apps

The target market for AppCity Corp.'s slew of hosted business applications are customers who want to order applications like they would Chinese food.

Oracle's file system for all kinds of data

Oracle finally has released a version of its Internet File System, a software program lets users store, search and e-mail Web pages, documents and other unstructured data in an Oracle database.

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