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This session will provide an in-depth look into the use of HTML 5 WebSocket and the techniques and technologies required to build Comet applications with it. Additionally, the speakers will discuss the trade-offs between emerging de jure standards (such as HTML 5's WebSocket) and de facto standards such as the Bayeux protocol. Furthermore, the session will cover the server and network architecture that powers an event-driven web application. Attendees will be introduced to the technologies and requirements for delivering scalable, real-time Comet web applications, and, most importantly, to the pitfalls they may face in the process. read more

Enterprises are enthusiastically embracing the shift from traditional client/server computing to SaaS. Inspired by customers who have embraced the web, developers are using RIA tools to create innovative new on-demand business applications. One important factor in the shift from traditional computing to SaaS has been ease of use through vendors' careful attention to the user experience utilizing RIA technologies. This jointly presented session will present how RIA technologies such as AJAX and Flex - in combination with the Force.com platform - provide all the tools necessary for developers to build an enterprise-class application - sometimes within hours! read more

Come see a no-slides, code-only presentation that starts with a blank directory and builds a data-driven, AJAX enabled, ASP.NET web application from scratch that implements common AJAX patterns with the rich set of AJAX Control Toolkit, accesses data with LINQ, and implements standards-based styling and layout using CSS and clean HTML. Learn the new features of ASP.NET 3.5 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and how they integrate together to provide the world's most productive web development experience. This session uses the 100% free .NET Framework and Visual Studio tools, and the resulting application will work with all browsers, Safari, Firefox and, of course, IE. read more

The Dojo Toolkit is an open-source JavaScript toolkit that has a large community following in and out of the Enterprise. One of the many useful aspects of Dojo is the ability to extend the toolkit to incorporate new functionality. dojo.E is a set of extensions for dojo 1.1 that makes it easier to build web applications, using XML to create user interfaces, handle events, make DOM modifications, and manage state transitions. This session takes an in-depth look at the dojo.E project, including several examples of apps and widgets that were built using dojo.E. Learn about extending Dojo via new widgets and how you can use it to rapidly build your own apps. read more

In keeping with its tradition of producing the most relevant and timely events for Enterprise IT executives, managers, and engineers SYS-CON Events today announced the latest in its world-beating series of Conferences and Expos, "Green IT Conference and Expo" - an event devoted to the efficient use of computing resources in data centers and business computing ecosystems. read more

This Session will demonstrate why social networking is more than just marketing buzz; it is a relational model that has been used for years to define the way human beings interact, and it is the next step in the natural evolution of the web. read more

PC Magazine - Mozilla Labs on Tuesday unveiled a Firefox add-in called Geode, which will give the browser location awareness.

Often called the Semantic or Pervasive Web, Web 3.0 brings a level of artificial intelligence to transform the Internet from a searchable catalog to a personal guide that can reason in a human-like fashion and provide users with more services and options for social networks. This session will map out the world of Web 3.0, exploring the unique benefits for end users, as well as opportunities for businesses. Using specific examples, Jon Doyle will demonstrate how Web 3.0 will change the way users interact with the web ¬ from planning and booking an entire vacation to automatically scheduling doctor's appointments based on personal preferences.read more

NewsFactor - The Mono project has just released version 2.0 of its open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET framework. Mono is both a runtime environment for applications and a kit for developers writing applications with C, as well as other Common Language Infrastructure languages developed by the European computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA).