May 17, 2004
Dr. Dobb's Software Tools Newsletter - May 2004
Shannon Cochran
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Dr. Dobb's Software Tools Newsletter - 5/11/04
May 11, 2004
Axis C++ Development Team Announces Compiler
The Axis C++ Development
Team has released Apache Axis C++ 1.0 (Alpha). This implementation of
a C++ SOAP engine provides a stable platform for developing Web services
using C/C++ as well as a client-side library for developing C/C++ client
applications. This release includes: a SOAP engine with client and server
support; partial support for both SOAP 1.1 and SOAP 1.2; WSDD-based deployment
with dynamic deployment tools; support for all basic types, complex types,
and arrays; and more. Both binary and source are available at Apache mirror
sites.
Contact http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/ws/axis-c/.
Compuware DriverStudio 3.1 Released
Compuware Corporation has released
Compuware DriverStudio 3.1, a suite of tools designed to help device-driver
developers write, debug, test, and tune driver code that meets standards
for Windows Hardware Quality Labs certification. DriverStudio 3.1 now
offers integration with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, including side-by-side
operation with Visual Studio .NET 2002, while maintaining full compatibility
with the Microsoft DDK. A new DriverWizard lets developers build Windows
device drivers in either the C or C++ programming languages.
Contact +1-313-227-7300
or http://www.compuware.com/.
ShellPlus Wraps Up Component Package
The ShellPlus Development Group has
completed ShellPlus Components 2.3 of its shell extension components package.
Designed to help C++ Builder developers write feature-rich applications
with help of shell/namespace extensions, ShellPlus offers a set of VCL
components to extend Windows Explorer with third-party applications without
having to implement all operating system level required interfaces. The
component package handles all required methods and interfaces, letting
you focus on writing application code.
Contact http://www.shellplus.com/.
Roku SDK Available
Roku, creator of the Roku HD1000 high-definition digital
media player, is offering an SDK for the creation of media applications
for high-definition television. The Roku SDK lets you create applications
for the Roku HD1000 using C/C++. In addition, Roku announced the "Roku
HDTV Jackpot Challenge," which awards developers for the creation
of outstanding applications that enhance the use of high-definition television
and the Roku HD1000.
Contact http://www.rokulabs.com/developers.
SYFi Updates Motion Detection Library
SYFi has updated iJen, its motion
detection library. iJen lets C++ developers create their own programs
based on motion detection systems, suchas Sony Playstation 2's EYE Toy
system. You can also build the iJen engine into existing software using
the SKFi motion detection-based visualisation plug-in for Nullsoft's Winamp
MP3 player. The new version of the library is faster, and improvements
in TinyCam (SYFi's camera manager) code allow initialization and use of
more types of webcams.
Contact http://www.syfi.co.uk/.
McObject Intros In-memory Database
McObject has introduced a single-threaded,
royalty-free version of its eXtremeDB in-memory database. The new single-threaded
eXtremeDB is designed with the same data management capabilities (including
ACID-compliant transactions, and a high-level data definition language)
as the multi-threaded version, at a lower price. The single-threaded eXtremeDB,
which is available in object code only, can also be upgraded to obtain
database source code. Windows and Linux are supported.
Contact +1-425-831-5964 or http://www.mcobject.com/.
Encirq Embeds Data Management
The Encirq 3e Telematics Edition is an embedded
data management solution designed for telematics device developers. The
Encirq 3e Telematics Edition includes the full Encirq 3e Data Management
Suite (which generates custom, application-specific data management components
as inline C-language source code) as well as the new Encirq 3e Telematics
Reference Pack--a collection of source code modules and APIs to manage
contacts, events and preferences. Potential applications include schedulers,
address books, calendars, dispatch systems, to-do lists, and system control
panels.
Contact +1-415-284-9800 or http://www.encirq.com/.
Perforce Updates SCM
Perforce Software has announced Version 2003.2 of
its Fast Software Configuration Management System, featuring the Perforce
Plug-In for Windows Explorer (P4EXP). It gives one-click access to Perforce
SCM functionality when developers use Windows Explorer to browse files
and folders. In addition to providing easier access to developers, this
advance also givesnovice SCM users access to source control via the familiar
file management environment of Windows Explorer. Additional server enhancements
in Version 2003.2 include: an improved Web interface; improved performance;
more versatile file diff layouts for mixed-platform environments; and
new options for integrating files and viewing annotated file content.
Contact +1-510-864-7400 or http://www.perforce.com/.
Khronos Group Okays OpenGL Testing
The Khronos Group has ratified the OpenGL
ES 1.0 Adopter's Package and Conformance Testing Program. The Adopter's
Package contains software and documentation intended to drive rapid evaluation,
deployment, and acceptance of the OpenGL ES API in embedded markets requiring
state-of-the-art 3D graphics: official Conformance Tests for the OpenGL
ES 1.0 API; an open-source sample implementation of the OpenGL ES API
created as a wrapper over a desktop implementation on Windows and Linux;
and an executable copy of Hybrid Graphic's GerberaT solution, supporting
an OpenGL ES library for Windows.
Contact +1-707-994-7755 or http://www.khronos.org/.
Reliable Code Co-op Updated
Reliable Software has released Code Co-op 4.1,
a peer-to-peer version-control system supporting distributed development
through email, LAN, and VPN. Code Co-op 4.1 features the inclusion of
Beyond Compare Differ 2.1, a lite version of Beyond Compare.
Contact http://www.relisoft.com/co_op/.
