PostgreSQL is one of the most advanced open source databases available, and has an enviable track record in performance, standards compliance, features, security, reliability and ACID compliance.

SteelEye's LifeKeeper provides the ability for business critical processes to be deployed on PostgreSQL, where downtime is expensive and has to be minimised.

LifeKeeper is a non-intrusive solution for High Availability Clustering, and does not require modification to the application

LifeKeeper is able to monitor all resources used by PostgreSQL (IP, Disk, File System) as well as checking that PostgreSQL itself is running (for example it could execute a known SQL query). This proactive approach allows LifeKeeper to initiate a failover to a different node in the cluster regardless of whether the fault was software related (O/S, Application etc) or hardware related (disk, network etc).

Open Minds - Linux - High Availability Clustering for PostgreSQL

MaxDB is a heavy-duty, SAP-certified open source database for OLTP and OLAP usage which offers high reliability, availability, scalability and a very comprehensive feature set. It is targetted for large mySAP Business Suite environments and other applications that require maximum enterprise-level database functionality and complements the MySQL database server.

MaxDB operates as a client/server product. It was developed to meet the needs of installations in OLTP and Data Warehouse/OLAP/Decision Support scenarios. Benefits:

Easy configuration and administration: GUI-based Installation Manager and Database Manager as single admin tools for DBMS operations

Around-the-clock operation, no planned downtimes, no permanent attendance required: Automatic space management, no need for reorganizations

Elaborate backup and restore capabilities: Online and incremental backups, recovery wizard to guide you through the recovery scenario

Supports large number of users, database sizes in the terabytes, and demanding workloads: Proven reliability, performance, and scalability

High availability: Cluster support, standby configuration, hot standby configuration

More interprise oriented than MySQL.

MaxDB

Java Outlook Connector (JOC) is a Java library built to access the MS Outlook application. This library is intuitive and easy to use. All the underlying complexities (JNI, MAPI, ..) are hidden to the Java developer.

Java Outlook Connector

The Perforce Plug-in for Microsoft Office (P4OFC)
The Perforce Plug-in for Microsoft Office (P4OFC) allows documents created using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to be easily stored and versioned in the Perforce SCM System. Both administrators and developers can now access an easy to use and powerful document management tool. P4OFC's one-step installation is accomplished by running a Windows installer program that does not require any additonal setup or configuration. P4OFC adds a simple "Perforce" menu to Microsoft Office applications so that you don't have to leave a familiar environment to bring your documents under Perforce's control.

P4OFC can display differences between any two document revisions using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature. You can diff on the current/previous document revision or between any two earlier versions of the document from the document revision history window.

As much as it pains me, I think I might have to pay these guys...

P4OFC, the Perforce Plug-in for Microsoft Office

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Helps you pick pleasant color combinations that work with your favorite color.

ColorMixers: Remixing RGB since 2003

Chordiant solutions automate and manage operational business processes for leading service-driven global organizations in retail banking, card services, lending, insurance and telecommunications.

Business Process Management Software | Chordiant

At this moderated forum, I will answer questions dealing with information design. Others can then extend the discussion. I will try to answer questions that have general interest or where I have something to say. Not all questions will be answered, usually because I don't know the answer.

Edward Tufte, the Mozart of Data Visualization, answers your questions...

Edward Tufte: Ask E.T. forum

This book celebrates escapes from the flatlands of both paper and computer screen, showing superb displays of high-dimensional complex data. The most design-oriented of Edward Tufte's books, Envisioning Information shows maps, charts, scientific presentations, diagrams, computer interfaces, statistical graphics and tables, stereo photographs, guidebooks, courtroom exhibits, timetables, use of color, a pop-up, and many other wonderful displays of information. The book provides practical advice about how to explain complex material by visual means, with extraordinary examples to illustrate the fundamental principles of information displays. Topics include escaping flatland, color and information, micro/macro designs, layering and separation, small multiples, and narratives. Winner of 17 awards for design and content. 400 illustrations with exquisite 6- to 12-color printing throughout. Highest quality design and production.

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Edward Tufte: Books - Envisioning Information

public final class Math
extends Object

The class Math contains methods for performing basic numeric operations such as the elementary exponential, logarithm, square root, and trigonometric functions.

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Math (Java 2 Platform SE v1.4.2)