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The article provides information on several new products related to computers. Sun Microsystems's Java Teaching Innovations Portal is an online resource designed to help students and teachers incorporate Java technology into their technology programs. The portal features lesson plans, games, special projects, case studies, and introductory presentations created by educators who participated in the Java Grant Program. FileMaker's newest version of its desktop database, FileMaker Pro 8, features a new PDF maker, new e-mail merge, and visual spell checker, as well as autocomplete and mouse-wheel support. Users can customize databases, e-mail field contents from within FileMaker, and import Excel files using the drag-and-drop method. Gateway's new convertible notebook computer with pen, the M280, has a 14-inch wide-screen rotating display, customizable hard drive, and ergonomic hand grip, and can be configured with either a lightweight battery or one that provides as much as 8.5 hours of user time. Discovery Education introduces Digital Discovery, a bimonthly resource guide for educators who use united-streaming in the classroom.

Evaluates two computer software. NetCache and ContentReporter network management applications from Network Appliance; Sun Java Desktop System open standards-based solution from Sun Microsystems.