Java Programming

Java is a programming technology developed by Sun Microsystems. Java is an object-oriented language. Java can be used for web development.

Java is platform independent. The java code is compiled into a bytecode that can be run on a Java Virtual Machine(JVM). So Java code will run on any system that has a JVM installed in it. Java is robust, flexible and scalable. It can also be used to communicate with legacy systems.

Java provides a lot of classes or objects. Java Swings is a tool-kit that has a wide range of objects from text-boxes to menu bars to make website design easy.

Java programs consist of classes. Classes consist of methods. Java language can be used to develop object oriented applications.

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The simplest form of a java program is as follows:

// Java program 1

public class Welcome1{

public static void main (String args[])

{

System.out.println ( “Welcom”);

}

}

In the above example;

// denotes that the statement is a comment and it not considered for programming.

The statement public class welcome1 is used to define the class. Java programs consist of classes defined like this.

The statement public static void main is used to define program building block. Every java program consist of a main function.

The statement System,out.println is used to produce the output. It gives instructions to the computer to print the String as an output.

Save the above program as Welcome1.java in the java Bin Directory.

Example C:javabin

The next step is to create the .class file by compiling the .java file.

In the dos prompt,

Type javac Welcome1.java and press enter.

It will produce a .class filee.

The final step is to run the class file. Type java Welcome1 to execute the .class file.

You will receive the desired output.

Posted in Programming at March 24th, 2010. Comments Off.

Child Identity Theft

 

When a child is born, a parent may apply for a Social Security number for that child.  A child’s Social Security number is very much sought after by identity thieves.  The child identity thief could be a family member (uncle, aunt cousin), another adult who has access and is allowed in your home, someone who has stolen your mail or hacked into your computer.  We think we know who the child identity thief could be, but we don’t.

Most parents apply for the baby’s SSN so that they can claim the child on their taxes and you must submit the SSN on the official tax forms, so now, anybody who has the means to see that tax form can copy the child’s information.  The child’s identity could be stolen at the hospital or at a health professionals’ office.  What about the dishonest legal professional who sells the child’s identity to an unscrupulous client.  It does not matter what profession a person is in, they have the potential to be dishonest.

The thief could be anybody.  Typically, your not going to check your child’s credit rating (why would you), so your not going to know their identity has been stolen.  Now the identity thief has more than a decade to create a new identity for him and gain credit cards, loans, cell phones, utilities, bank accounts, drivers license etc. etc.  The crime is not discovered until your child has grown and applies for her first education loan, apartment, credit card or job!  By now, the trail has become ice cold and your child’s credit record has been cut to ribbons.  In all likelihood all of the accounts opened in her name have been purchased by a collection agency.

It would be very difficult for your child to repair what has happened because of the difficulty in tracking down the original loan applications and transaction records if the original account has been through several hands because of companies merging and being bought-up.  Our children need to be taught about the dangers of providing their personal information and your personal information when they are logged onto the net.  Today’s kids have a burning desire to log into the many chat rooms and social networking sites and they may be asked for personal information on a registration screen or by an identity thief.

The preventative identity theft company, LifeLock, has already launched the first-of-its-kind Children’s ID Theft Prevention Program.  Now, LifeLock’s subscribers can add the children’s ID theft program to their existing full suite of ID theft preventative services.  The children’s theft prevention program is for minors 16 years and younger.  A recent study in the state of Utah revealed that 1,800 Social Security numbers assigned to children 12 years of age and younger had been forged, according to the state’s Identity Theft Task Force.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has advised that between 5% and 7% of identity theft victims are under the age of 18 and if you include college-aged individuals, it is almost 20%.

“Due to the extreme increase in ID theft among minors, we have taken the initiative to develop a first-of-its-kind program to protect children,” said Todd Davis, CEO of LifeLock.  Tracking credit bureau activity and monitoring depository accounts are considered standard when dealing with identity theft.  But Davis insists that working with the Social Security Administration and identifying work activity from unusually young minors is a red flag that warrants further investigation. “LifeLock is in the process of working with local and federal agencies, as well as leaders in Washington D.C. to lead the efforts in protecting our children from identity theft. This is a critical aspect of our overall service,” continued Davis. “As the Utah investigation demonstrated, sadly, there are numerous victims yet to be discovered.”  LifeLock subscribers can pay $10 per year for the Children’s ID Theft Prevention Program through which LifeLock will regularly audit the credit bureau, monitor depository banking accounts, and track any unusual “work activity” with the Social Security Administration on behalf of LifeLock’s youth customers. All minors enrolled in the program will also benefit by LifeLock’s standard $1 million guarantee.

 

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Posted in Internet Security at March 10th, 2010. Comments Off.

Upcoming Trends in Mobile Game Development!

Games are a very attractive form of entertainment. They are enjoyable, interesting and fun to play. Electronic games, especially, are creative, colorful and exciting. People enjoy playing electronic games regardless of gender or age. With the help of the Internet, game developers have introduced new types of games which can be played online. Many people choose to play these games for simply the thrill and excitement they offer while others just play it as a pastime activity to ward off boredom. Whatever be the intent of the players, games are games and hence are always welcomed. Electronic Game Developers put in a lot of effort and hard work to create fascinating games. Electronic Game Development involves the application of a lot of the latest technologies and tools. Macromedia Flash Player is the latest tool used by game developers to create amazing games. Flash games require better configuration of the hardware to be played successively without any technical disturbance. At present, every computer is capable of handling flash games and it is also very easy to download the flash player from the Internet.

Mobile Game Development is an interesting and emerging trend. The mobile gaming world comprises of several concepts. There are 3D Real World Scenario Mobile Games, Massive Multiplayer Mobile Games and Advertising or Promotional Mobile Games. The Mobile gaming industry has just reached 3D gaming. It is expected that shortly there will be real world scenario games on mobile phones. With every other person using a mobile phone, the mobile industry is growing in leaps and bounds. Mobile Gaming has a huge market. It is catchy and attractive and hence has a big market amongst the young and the old alike. Moreover, as it serves as an alluring pastime, it is welcomed by users. Promotional advertisements through mobile games are very effective and reach customers easily. In today’s world, Mobile Game Developers are capitalizing on the growth and demand for mobile games.

Mobile Games offer more features, since it is possible to promote cinemas and movies through Mobile Games. The movie promoters look forward to publishing their movies through the entertainment media. So many producers nowadays take the initiative to develop mobile games based on their movies. Mobile games serve as a good way of promoting movies as they kindle the interest and arouse the desire in the movie-goer to watch the movie. Games are generally developed based on the characters in the movie. They are yet another way of inculcating an interest for the movie in the user. This type of publishing will try to reach the right customer at the right age.

In a few years, many massive multiplayer mobile games will hit the market. Earlier, when the Online Massive Multiplayer Mobile Game Development was introduced, the players played against many other people around the world through their mobile phones. Now, there are only few global multiplayer mobile games available in the market like Find4. The main feature behind Massive Multiplayer Mobile Game is that, it uses GPRS connection for networking with a central server. This trend will soon become popular among mobile game players.

Posted in Game developing at March 10th, 2010. Comments Off.