The Toybox Peter Wone ponders message handling and matters Java, and lusts after JBuilder.
Sun v MS : A Discussion Two unnamed protagonists go head-to-head on Sun's decision to sue Microsoft.
The Heeler All the gossip that's fit to print, from VB.
Microsoft Visual Basic
A Vector Class for VB5 Bored with collections, Jim Karabatsos creates the first of a series of specialised data manipulation classes.
Database-in-a-String: Comparing Structures Ross Mack puts everything you always wanted to know about a database in a single string.
Playing Second String Ross Mack extends his string-handling routines to key-value pairs.
Drag and Drop enabling VB Dave Thompson finally gets around to adding drag and drop support to his VB3 app.
Summertime Explorations Dan Appleman answers some not-so-simple questions on the recycle bin, the registered name and deltree.
BYO Grid Ross Mack builds a simple grid from whatever controls come to hand.
An Outlook-style Toolbar Extending last issue's Toolbar, Stephan Grieger adds multiple pane support.
SQL Server OLE Automation Lisa Hooper explores the potential of SQL Server's OLE Automation capabilities in stored procedures.
The Old Shell Game Ross Mack shares some of his favourite shell extensions.
Product Reviews
Getting a Date Ross Mack puts the first commercial offering of AVDF columnist Peter Wone through its paces.
True DBGrid Brett Sheppard takes a look at the latest version of True DBGrid. And likes what he sees.
Visio Mark Trescowthick looks at the development (and developer) potential of the latest version of Visio.
