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Adobe ColdFusion 9 Essential Training (2009) DVD | RapidShare | RAR 573 Mb A detailed review of the latest version of ColdFusion, which addresses each of the components and tools needed to create dynamic websites and web applications. The author and web developer David Gassner starts the course from the very beginning: how to configure ColdFusion Server in Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. There will also be treated using the new ColdFusion Builder and explain the types of data and code

All the talk about web applications got reader Micheal Stanley thinking. Will we get to the point where desktop computers as we know them will no longer be relevant? As long as you can get your work done will it matter whether you’re using Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, WebOS, or something else? Micheal shares his vision for the future in today’s guest column. –Ed A clear trend is emerging that favors applications designed to run in web browsers. Even Microsoft is looking at extending their o

BusinessWeek.com has compiled a list of web freebies that are useful to people like you and me. The list has some common web applications, however there are some that are not commonly known to the masses. What’s best, the list compiled have been rather useful and FREE.

Some of the web freebies on the list would help individuals manage their day to day livelihood, hobbies or just use the internet better. Here are some highlights from the list – View the hold list of best web freebies online from Business Week

• Free iTunes Downloads Blog – Itunes provides free tunes, however finding them canbe very hard, so let the guys at Free Itunes Blog find them for you
• Motion Box – Simple way to edit your videos on the web
• Gimp – Imagine enjoying the power of Adobe Photoshop for Free. This open-source image manipulation program has all the power of photoshop without the price tag.
• WWITV – Watch TV from around the world for free, using streaming technology you are now able to watch programs from Fiji or any other location.
• David Rumsey’s Historical Map Collection – Now here’s a good way to catch up on history. View 18th and 19th Century Maps online for Free

Take a look at the other sites on the list, it might be of use to you.

It’s the new year and I believe there are some websites reporting about web 3.0. But I thought why not compile a list of web 2 applications that I have been using for 2006 and some web 2.0 applications that I might try in 2007.
Here’s the list of web 2 applications

Del.icio.us – Social bookmarking site, love it for making bookmarking so simple and easy. Plus I think the url is simply cool

Stumbleupon.com – A great tool to find new websites that you never imagine exists online. I found several get websites here.

Pageflakes.com – Allows users to customize their front page to pull in information from around the web. I didn’t really use this site, but I thought it might be good to mention.

Ajax13.com – Web Office application that I haven’t tried. But I tried Google SpreadSheets and Google Word (writely) they are ok for normal usage. Not sure about this Ajax13, might give it a shot in future.
Linkin.com – Professional Social Network, I feel this site has a big future. Linkin helps professionals socialize virtually and make new connections and business deals.?Ǭ† A tip for friendster would be to follow Linkin, after all the college students in friendster will have to come out to the workforce sooner or later.

ISBN13: 9781430225515Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThe miniature web applications known as gadgets (or.