Some interesting links for today (didn’t had time to read everything, that’s why I’m storing them here):

• Java boutique has a in-depth review of NetBeans 5.5
• Java Practises has a small tip about implementing toString in Java
• A new (very important 😉 ) feature of Java 6: the splash-screen functionality. Another interesting thing is that Java DB (Derby) is integrated by default.
• About databases, David Coldrick’s Weblog hosts an interesting discussion about H2 -vs- Derby databases
• The Java Plug-in Framework Project
• Besides Design Patterns, OpenSubsystems released the Open Patterns, a repository of common application functionality patterns …

Some links about companies:

• Ed Sim has two articles about the relationships an entrepreneur should have in general and with his/her venture capitalist
• Union Square Ventures has a note about founders and management
• Finally, it’s good to look at Alexandre’s notes about operating a company. His ideas are more likely like mine.

And, finally, two lighter websites:

• Food for thought, a blog with recipes and links to other recipes. Yummy!
• Pixelgirl website with kind-of “web 2.0” icons/desktop images.

• Computers
• Reading