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PgsLookAndFeel - modern, crossplattform lookandfeel for Swing - 0.1

PgsLookAndFeel - modern, crossplattform lookandfeel for Swing - 0.1
The PgsLookAndFeel has just today got approved for java.net and I've yet released a first version of it. It aims to provide a modern lookandfeel that is useable on most (if not all) platforms. Thus it combinates looks that are common to users of windows with those of KDE or GTK or [...].This first version includes a very usefull ThemeFactory as well as the PgsTheme (which is the class the Factory works with) so creating a custom theme ist just a one-liner.

Two days ago nothing. Now we have look and feels showing up on a daily basis.

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[ 31 Dec ][ News ]: PMD Plugin for NetBeans IDE 4.0
A new version of the PMD plugin that works with NetBeans IDE 4.0 and bundles the latest available version of PMD tools is now available. PMD is a tool that scans Java source code and looks for potential problems. The plugin allows to run it from the IDE and hyperlinks produced output.For more information including a link to the download visit http://pmd.sf.net/.

[ 22 Nov ][ News ]: NetBeans IDE 4.1 SDN Chat Transcript
If you were not able to take place in the SDN Chat session you can now review the transcript online. The original session took place onNovember 16, 2004 with three key members of the NetBeans team: Senior Product Manager - Larry Baron, Technical Lead - Ludovic Champenois andEngineering Manager - Petr Jiricka.[Chat Transcript...]

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[ 15 Dec ][ News ]: NetBeans IDE 4.0 Now Available
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VCS support is an important part of NetBeans, which allows for the smooth integration of versioning operations against different target VCS systems into the overall IDE development workflow.NetBeans' VCS team is currently working on laying out the future direction of development and would like to understandthe usage of its' current functionality. The aim is to identify the most useful features as well as potential deficiencies to be addressed in upcoming NetBeans releases.By taking the time to complete this short survey you will directly contribute to building a better NetBeans IDE.The survey begins December 7th and will continue until Wednesday, December 22nd. Continue to Survey >>>