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diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/AIR.jpg b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/AIR.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..c429221 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/AIR.jpg diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/AIR.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/AIR.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..87a7068 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/AIR.txt @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +Adobe has officially unleashed its new cross-OS runtime designed to bring rich internet apps to the desktop. Previously code-named Apollo in the developer preview releases, Adobe is calling the first open beta "[Adobe AIR][1]" with AIR standing for Adobe Integrated Runtime. The final version of Adobe AIR will be released toward the end of the year. + +More than just a formal release to new Adobe AIR is also significantly different than the developer preview version in that it can run HTML/Javascript applications rather than just Flash. The enlarged scope of AIR pits it directly against Microsoft's [Silverlight][4] offering as well as, to a certain extent, the recently released [Google Gears][5]. + +Today's beta is designed to give developers a head start creating applications with AIR and includes some other new features beyond the HTML support. Adobe has also announced a new [Dreamweaver extension][2] to help HTML developers build AIR applications. + +Today's AIR beta also sees the inclusion of PDF support and, like Google Gears, includes a SQLite database allowing developers to easily store data on the client side. + +The AIR runtime environment is a 8MB download from the Adobe site and note that when the final version ships the runtime will not be a requirement. Adobe says that developers will be able to package applications as standalone executable files (which presumably contain the runtime environment much the way Flash movies can also be packaged as executables). + +If you previously the alpha runtime you'll need to delete that before you install the beta, though Adobe says that step won't be necessary with subsequent beta release. Unfortunately Adobe doesn't provide any information on how to go about uninstalling the alpha. + +So far there isn't much in the way of [demo apps][3]. The Adobe site lists an AIR version of its [Kuler color picker app][6], as well as some mapping applications and an RSS reader. EBay is expected to release an AIR-based application in the near future, but for the moment AIR remains largely a developer release. + +[1]: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/air/ "Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR)" +[2]: http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/AIR:Dreamweaver_CS3_Extension "AIR Dreamweaver CS 3 extension" +[3]: http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/AIR:Applications:Samples "AIR sample applications" +[4]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/04/silverlight_mic.html "Silverlight: Microsoft Launches Flash Competitor" +[5]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/05/google_gears_br.html "Google Gears Brings Offline Functionality To Web Apps" +[6]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2006/11/kuler_rulers.html "Kuler Rulers!"
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\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/leaopard joke.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/leaopard joke.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..05a4b8d --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Mon/leaopard joke.txt @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +<img alt="Leopard" title="Leopard" src="http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/04/12/leopard.jpg" border="0" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px;" />Steve Jobs WWDC keynote is just a few minutes away and we'll have live coverage for you right here on Compiler so be sure to stay tuned. Predictions have been rampant in the last few days about what his Jobsness will reveal this morning. + +I'll refrain from weighing in myself, but I thought I would point out a prediction I agree with: the brushed metal interface is history. Expect all of leopard's interface to utilize the sort of muted grey windows and toolbars that iTunes and some other apps have switched to in the last year. + +For a humorous spin on where Brushed Metal is headed, have a read through John Gruber's hilarious post over at Daring Fireball entitled: [An Anthropomorphized Brushed Metal Interface Theme Shows Up for the WWDC Preview Build of Mac OS X Leopard][1]. And okay, maybe hilarious is stretching it a bit, but if you're a Mac nerd it should make you smile. + +[1]: http://daringfireball.net/2007/06/brushed_metal_leopard "An Anthropomorphized Brushed Metal Interface Theme Shows Up for the WWDC Preview Build of Mac OS X Leopard"
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June's release contains 6 new bulletins, 4 of which are listed as critical. + +Together [the six patches][1] fix fifteen vulnerabilities found in a variety of Windows programs including Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Windows Mail and Windows Vista. + +While previous patches have been issued for Vista, yesterday's release marks the first time Microsoft has had to patch a flaw introduced by code in Vista. Pervious Vista patches applied to problems with legacy code. The [MS07-032 update][2] applies to Vista systems only and addresses a vulnerability in setting Access Control Lists, which could allow "information disclosure," as the Microsoft advisory puts it. + +Perhaps the most serious flaw in June's batch of patches is a fix for a critical flaw in the SSL libraries used by Windows, which can be exploited via IE. The SSL vulnerability also affect non-Microsoft browsers like Firefox and Opera which call the SSL libraries included in the OS. + +To update your system turn on the automatic update feature or head to the Microsoft Update site and downloading the patches by hand. + + + +[1]: http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2007/06/12/june-2007-monthly-security-bulletin-release.aspx "June 2007 Monthly Security Bulletin Release" +[2]: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-032.mspx "Vulnerability in Windows Vista Could Allow Information Disclosure" diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Wed/zoho-logo.jpg b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Wed/zoho-logo.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..2e605b2 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Wed/zoho-logo.jpg diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Wed/zoho.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Wed/zoho.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b68897d --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/06.11.07/Wed/zoho.txt @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +Zoho just rolled out a significant upgrade to its database tool, Zoho Creator, which features a much improved interface complete with drag-and-drop functionality and a new script building tool that allows users to create complex queries without learning the Deluge script language. + +[Creator 2.0][1], as the company calls the new version, is aimed at providing MS Access-like database functionality to users who may not understand all the intricacies of relational database management. + +The new point-and-click and drag-and-drop actions do indeed make creating forms for data input fairly easy, though Zoho's claims about the new drag-and-drop script editor may be slightly exaggerated. + +Yes it's easy to add code to process your form data and perform other actions, but it still helps to have a general understanding of Zoho's Deluge scripting language. + +Luckily Zoho has some nice online help materials and tutorials. + +And don't think that just because Zoho Creator 2.0 has added a pretty new interface that the application lacks flexibility, there's still plenty of power under the hood and you can always write scripts by hand to accomplish more complex tasks. + +Zoho Creator 2.0 also adds some additional new features that bring it up to speed with other apps in the Zoho suite, like the ability to share applications with other Zoho users, new ways embed applications in your website and the ability to export your data in multiple formats. + +To mark the release Zoho has posted the following video which gives users an overview of the new features and demonstrates how to get started using the app: + +<embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=210220" quality="best" scale="exactfit" width="400" height="300" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed> + + +Setting up a new form: + +Adding new fields to your database input form is drag-and-drop simple: + +Once form elements are added, users can edit the elements values, attach scripts and more + +The new script editing interface, also with drag-and-drop functionality. + +Interface for editing script elements. + +Scripting in "free-flow" mode allows you to write your own scripts if you're familiar with the language already. + +[1]: http://creator.zoho.com/index.jsp?targetURL=%2Fhome.do "Zoho Creator" + +[3]: http://creator.zoho.com/collateral/script_builder/Deluge-Script.html "Intro to Deluge scripting"
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