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Linux-Announce Digest #284
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Linux-Announce Digest #284, Volume #5 Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:13:04 EST
Contents:
Sun Studio 11- Now Available (for FREE) ("xkoberoi@gmail.com")
No Starch Press releases "Wicked Cool Java" ("Kerry Beck")
AMPC 1.3.2 released (C to JVM compiler suite) (Mohd-Hanafiah Abdullah)
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From: "xkoberoi@gmail.com" <xkoberoi@gmail.com>
Subject: Sun Studio 11- Now Available (for FREE)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:23:42 -0600
Howdy,
Today, Sun announced the availability of Sun Studio 11, the latest
release of our venerable set of optimizing compilers and tools. We are
very excited about this release for many reasons, including:
* Record-setting optimizing C,C++,Fortran compilers
App performance = Platform + OS + Compilers/Tools
Using the latest SPARC/x64/x86-systems and Solaris/OpenSolaris versions
is great. But to get maximum performance for your app, you need to
upgrade to Sun Studio 11.
http://www.sun.com/software/products/studio/benchmarks.xml
* Exploits multicore (CMT) systems for maximum throughput performance
- Multicore optimizations (UltraSPARC, x64)
- OpenMP 2.5 support with autoscoping across all compilers
- Support for OpenMP/Solaris/Posix threads in debugger & performance
analyzer
- Dataspace profiling provides hardware and program views into the
performance costs associated with application memory references
* Providing Platform Choice: Solaris 8,9,10 (SPARC, x64, x86) and RHEL
4/SLES 9
- Optimizing compilers with Solaris versions only
- Linux version has debugger, performance analyzer, IDE, etc.
- Technology preview of Linux compilers:
http://developer.sun.com/sunstudio/linux
* FREE, unrestricted license (no gotchas)
Sun Studio has been a good and growing business for Sun, but our intent
is very transparent with this pricing model change- we want to
accelerate the adoption of Solaris and Sun Studio.
Download Sun Studio 11 today:
http://developers.sun.com/sunstudio/download
Thanks!
/kso
PS. See what these 2 guys think of Sun Studio 11:
(apologies to those who are unable to view real streams)
http://webcast-east.sun.com/ramgen/archives/VIP-2199/VIP-2199_01_300.rm
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From: "Kerry Beck" <nostarchpr@oreilly.com>
Subject: No Starch Press releases "Wicked Cool Java"
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:46:35 -0600
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Liz Maples
liz@nostarch.com
415.863.9900 x300
NEW BOOK GIVES WICKED JOLT TO JAVA CODE
November 15, 2005, San Francisco--The Java programming language lurks
behind both basic computing technology and everyday gizmos like Pocket
PCs, handhelds, computer operating systems, and even some cell phones.
Despite its pervasiveness, many developers don't take full advantage of
the language. Long-time programmer and Java expert Brian D. Eubanks
answers the call with Wicked Cool Java: Code Bits, Open-Source Libraries,
and Project Ideas (No Starch Press, December '05), an idea sourcebook
containing 101 useful tips, techniques, examples, and project ideas that
will bring new excitement to readers' Java code.
Not intended as a basic tutorial, Wicked Cool Java will help developers,
system architects, and even advanced hobbyists to leverage their existing
knowledge and get the most out of the programming language. The book is
filled with example code and ideas for combining Java libraries--those
built into the core API as well as the thousands of open source libraries
available--into useful projects. Wicked Cool Java also covers tools for
open-source environments and explanations of multimedia, graphics, and XML
in Java.
Readers of Wicked Cool Java will find tips on:
-Converting a non-XML text structure into XML using a parser generator,
and working with XML APIs from the Java core and from open-source
projects
-Experimenting with a Java simulator for the Cell Matrix to build and
test cell circuits, and then connect them in a distributed system with
others across the Internet
-Working with open-source class libraries for scientific and mathematical
applications
-Creating dynamic music and sound in Java, and applying some Java APIs
for simple data sonification
-Reusing code in ways that open-source Java projects allow by taking
advantage of the wealth of free Java libraries
"This is a great addition to our burgeoning Wicked Cool series," said Bill
Pollock, founder of No Starch Press. "All of these books have tons of
examples that can be mixed and matched to program more effectively, and
Wicked Cool Java is no exception."
This book will be a welcome find for professionals looking to enhance
their code and make their jobs easier, as well as for those who enjoy
experimenting and modifying Java code--and who want to make their code
wicked cool.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Brian D. Eubanks is a consultant, speaker, author, and
trainer specializing in Internet technologies and the founder of Eu
Technologies, Inc. He has more than 20 years experience as a computer
programmer, network engineer, and systems consultant. His current work
focuses on Java, XML, and Flash.
Wicked Cool Java: Code Bits, Open-Source Libraries, and Project Ideas by
Brian D. Eubanks. November 2005, 224 pp., $29.95, ISBN 1-59327-061-5
Available at fine bookstores everywhere, from www.oreilly.com/nostarch, or
directly from No Starch Press (www.nostarch.com, orders@nostarch.com,
800.420.7240).
ABOUT NO STARCH PRESS: Founded in 1994, No Starch Press is one of the few
remaining independent computer book publishers. We publish the finest in
geek entertainment--unique books on technology, with a focus on Open
Source, security, hacking, programming, and alternative operating systems.
Our titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our books
tackle topics that people care about. See www.nostarch.com for more. (And
by the way, most No Starch Press books use RepKover, a lay-flat binding
that won't snap shut.)
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Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 04:55:12 -0600
Subject: AMPC 1.3.2 released (C to JVM compiler suite)
From: Mohd-Hanafiah Abdullah <napi@axiomsol.com>
Reply-To: napi@axiomsol.com
This email is to inform you about the release of version '1.3.2' of
AMPC (Axiomatic Multi-Platform C) C to JVM compiler suite.
Detailed info can be found at:
http://www.axiomsol.com
The changes in this release are as follows:
Sped up resulting executables by using a more efficient
Union/Struct library.
Project description:
Axiomatic Multi-Platform C (AMPC) is a C compiler suite with
an IDE that generates Java bytecode to produce platform
independent applicatons. It supports a very large subset of
ANSI C (1989). It can be used to develop new applications
using C as well as port existing applications written in C
to run on JVM enabled devices. A JNI (JVM Native Interface)
feature is available for calling native C or C++ functions.
Also, many Java methods can be called from AMPC. The asm()
directive can be used to embed Jasmin assembly code within
C source code. It is useful for writing new applications
using existing C skill-sets and porting C programs.
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