HOWTO: Installing Java on Ubuntu/Debian

http://technowizah.com/2005/12/debianubuntu-how-to-suns-java.html

Joel’s Guide To Interviewing: Must Read

Good SQLAlchemy extension

Excellent thread about languages, mostly Python vs Ruby vs Java

http://www.artima.com/forums/flat.jsp?forum=106&thread=141312&msRange=15

Great debate on dynamic vs static typing

http://blade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-talk/28096