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Pleasing Users Isnt Easy

In a column last October, I warned builders of systems that users literally dont see things unrelated to what the users are trying to...

Say No to Bad Code

"So, Charles, tell me: How are your computer systems running?" "Quite excellently, James, quite excellently. For months now, Ive seen neither hide nor hair of...

Developers Get Team Tools

As Microsoft Corp. readies its new application development tool set for team development, a raft of Java and other platform tool vendors are delivering...

Altova Sharpens XML Capabilities

With the release of Altova Enterprise XML Suite 2005, Altova Inc. has boosted usability and added a number of new features—especially to the core...

Data Analysis Made (Somewhat) Easier

Numerical libraries for C# and Java attack one of the least appreciated but most important problems of the enterprise application developer: Data analysis applications...

Whats Driving the IT Client

IT providers love to associate their products with the satisfying experience of driving a well-tuned sports car. We hear about "dashboards" and "cockpits" for...

QuickBase Builds Web Apps Fast

With improved customization capabilities and more prebuilt applications, the latest version of Intuits QuickBase hosted database application gives companies a convenient option for building...

Variations on Three Systems Themes

My letter of last week, urging that systems be designed to doubt themselves, generated a surprising amount of reader mail for a week when...

IBM Gets Help Finding ISV Talent

In a continuing effort to expand its developer base, IBM is tapping venture capital firms to find hot new companies in emerging technology areas...

Systems Must Be Designed to Doubt

My son looked at the minuscule trunk of the rental car, then at our stack of luggage—made larger than usual by an extra suitcase...