Sams Teach Yourself Visual J++ 6 in 21 Days
(Publisher: Macmillan Computer Publishing)
Author(s): Rick Leinecker
ISBN: 0672313510
Publication Date: 11/01/98

Appendix D
Other Sources of Information on the Web

As you have probably noticed, one of the largest sources of information on Java programming and related topics is the Web itself. There are countless sites that offer advice on Java programming, the Visual J++ programming environment, HTML files, ActiveX technology, and so on. In this appendix, I have listed some of the more popular sources for general information or asking a specific question of other users.

Newsgroups

comp.lang.java.advocacy

comp.lang.java.announce

comp.lang.java.api

comp.lang.java.databases

comp.lang.java.gui

comp.lang.java.help

comp.lang.java.machine

comp.lang.java.misc

comp.lang.java.programmer

comp.lang.java.security

comp.lang.java.setup

comp.lang.java.softwaretools

comp.lang.java.tech

comp.lang.javascript

livesoftware.javascript.developer

livesoftware.javascript.examples

microsoft.public.internetexplorer.java

microsoft.public.internetexplorer.java. cabdevkit

microsoft.public.java.activex

microsoft.public.java.afc

microsoft.public.java.cab

microsoft.public.java.sdk

microsoft.public.java.security

microsoft.public.java.visualj++

microsoft.public.java.vm

microsoft.public.visualj.com-support

microsoft.public.visualj.compiler

microsoft.public.visualj.debugger

microsoft.public.visualj.dev-environment

microsoft.public.visualj.discussion

microsoft.public.visualj.installation

microsoft.public.visualj.misc-tools

Web Sites

SiteBuilder Network Programming—http://www.microsoft.com/workshop/prog/

This site offers help on a wide range of Internet programming topics, including Java, ActiveX, cabinet technology, and security.

Cup O’ Joe Java Shop—http://www.cupojoe.com

This site contains information on Java programming topics such as applets, applications, and JDK. The site also contains forums in which you can ask Java-related programming questions on topics such as applets, applications, threads, networks, databases, and so on, and receive answers from other Java developers.

Digital Espresso—http://www.mentorsoft.com/DE/

This site contains a weekly summary of information from various Java mailing lists and newsgroups.

Gamelan—http://www.gamelan.com

This site contains a great deal of Java programming information on topics such as JavaBeans, ActiveX, JavaScripts, and VRML. You can also send your Java development questions to some of the top Java experts around.

Welcome to JARS.COM—http://www.jars.com

Jars.com is a Java review service. This site lists some the Java applets that they feel are the best of their kind. Articles related to Java news are also listed.

The Java Developers Organizations—http://www.jade.org

This site claims to be trade association for Java developers worldwide. This site’s goal is to provide a forum for Java developers to discuss their accomplishments and goals.

Java Home Page—http://java.sun.com

This is Sun Microsystems’ official site for Java information. As you may have guessed, the site contains a large amount of information specific to the Java programming language, including documentation, JavaBeans, developer information, and products.

Java Developer’s Journal—http://www.sys-con.com/java/

This site contains an online version of the Java Developer’s Journal. This publication contains information on many Java programming-related topics, including development platforms, ActiveX, and security.

Javology—http://www.javology.com/javology/

This site contains a monthly online magazine with news related to Java development, and offers opinions on many of the numerous products available.

Visual J++ Web Page—http://www.microsoft.com/visualj/

Microsoft’s Visual J++ Web site, containing information on all supported releases of the Visual J++ programming environment. A weekly tip related to Java programming is also provided, and can be very useful.

Microsoft Technologies for Java—http://www.microsoft.com/java/

Microsoft’s Java Technologies home page. This site contains access to the tools, classes, and packages that Microsoft has developed to aid in your Java development.

Live Software: JavaScript Resource Center—http://jrc.livesoftware.com/

This site offers help with Java, specifically the JavaScript language. It contains many code samples written in Java and JavaScript, and provides links to other sites containing JavaScript documentation.

The JavaBeans Site—http://splash.javasoft.com/beans/

This site contains reference material about JavaBeans, billed as the only component architecture for Java.

ACTIVEX.COM—http://www.activex.com

This site contains a comprehensive library of ActiveX controls. You can download ActiveX component software, including freeware, shareware, and demos. It is an excellent place to see how ActiveX technology is being used.

Component Object Model—http://www.microsoft.com/com/

This site contains information about COM-based technologies, such as Distributed COM (DCOM), COM+, Microsoft® Transaction Server (MTS), and ActiveX™ Controls.

The Ultimate Resource for Java Developers—http://www.ibm.com/java/

This site includes information on many of the products IBM has produced to aid in Java program development, including BeanExtender, which builds and enhances JavaBeans components.