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From: cool@eklektix.com
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 19:56:17 GMT
Subject: JDC Newsletter Vol. 2 No. 2
To: JDCMember@Sun.com
-WELCOME- to the Java(sm) Developer Connection(sm) Newsletter, covering
Early Access software releases, new products, developer programs, and more.
The JDC Team-
J D C N E W S L E T T E R
PRODUCT NEWS
* Early Access Developer Release Software
* Sun(tm) Acquires NetDynamics(tm)
* Java(tm) Embedded Server 1.0 Released
* Java(tm) Speech API 1.0 Specification Released
* Java(tm) Media Framework 1.0.2 Announced
* Java(tm) Servlet API Specification Available
* JDBC(tm) 2.0 Standard Extension API Released
* HotJava(tm) Browser 1.1.5 Released
* JavaServer(tm) Pages(tm) Specification Available
INSIDE THE JDC
* New on the JDC
* New Online Tutorial from Magelang Institute
* Audio Recordings of Java(tm) Technology Presentations
DEVELOPER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
* Sun(tm) Technology Days
* Java Technology in the ERP Market
* Java(sm) University(sm) Education Conference
* Java(sm) Business Expo(sm)
* Java(tm) Technology Expert Seminars
* Sun(tm) Developer Essentials(tm) Updated
* Software Association Membership Discount
* Is Your Software 100% Pure Java(tm)?
* Java Platform Events
* Visit Sun's Java Technology Web Site
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P R O D U C T N E W S
EARLY ACCESS DEVELOPER RELEASE SOFTWARE. The following Java(tm) platform
software is now available for download on the JDC: Java(tm) Development
Kit 1.2 Release Candidate 1, POP3 Provider Beta Release for JavaMail,
Java(tm) Wallet Release 1.0 EA 2b, Java 3D(tm) 1.1 Beta 2 API, Java
Cryptography Extension 1.2 Beta 2, Java(tm) Foundation Classes (JFC) Swing
1.1 Beta Releases, Java(tm) Accessibility Utilities, and more. To access,
see:
http://java.sun.com/jdc/earlyAccess/index.html
SUN(tm) ACQUIRES NETDYNAMICS(tm). NetDynamics technology provides the
architectural foundation for the next wave in enterprise network computing
-- application servers based on the Java(tm) technology platform. The
NetDynamics application server platform is a technology and business
solution that complements the Java Web Server(tm), Java(tm) Embedded Server
products, and other enterprise Java technology products. With NetDynamics
technology, Sun delivers a middle-tier application layer that ties together
disparate operating systems, databases, business applications, embedded
devices, desktop computers, and mainframes. The product line assists
organizations in more effectively connecting their customers, partners,
suppliers, and employees to gain competitive advantage in the
Internet-based economy. For more information, see:
http://www.sun.com/smi/Press/sunflash/
JAVA(tm) EMBEDDED SERVER 1.0 RELEASED. A small footprint network server
that enables the real-time deployment and installation of applications to
remote embedded devices. The Java Embedded Server is a new addition to the
Sun Microsystems(tm) line of application servers, and provides the
foundation for embedded intelligent systems in both industrial
infrastructure and consumer products.
The Java Embedded Server resides on networked devices and allows dynamic,
secure life-cycle control of device capabilities and the deployment of
applications. This life-cycle control functionality is designed to enable
services to be delivered, upgraded, installed, and managed on a
just-in-time basis, and is intended to eliminate the need to focus on these
issues and allow rapid application development and deployment. The product
is available immediately. For more information, see:
http://java.sun.com/embeddedserver/
JAVA(tm) SPEECH API 1.0 SPECIFICATION RELEASED. Allows developers to
incorporate speech recognition and/or speech synthesis into applets and
applications. The API specifies a single interface for developing and
deploying speech technology applications on the desktop, in small portable
devices, and in telephony servers. The Java Speech API can also be used
with the PersonalJava(tm) and EmbeddedJava(tm) platforms to enable speech
application development for portable and small computing devices. Also
released is the Java Speech Grammar Format 1.0 Specification, which
provides a standard text format for defining grammars for cross-platform,
cross-vendor control of speech recognizers. For information, see:
http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/speech/
JAVA(tm) MEDIA FRAMEWORK 1.0.2 ANNOUNCED. The Java Media Framework (JMF)
API allows developers to incorporate audio and video into Java applications
and applets. This maintenance release includes: compatibility with
JDK(tm) 1.2 Beta 4, the latest version of Java(tm) Sound engine, the
ability to run in JDK 1.1-supported browsers, improved QuickTime parsing,
and audio, MPEG, and custom DataSource bug fixes. To access, see:
http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/jmf
JAVA(tm) SERVLET API SPECIFICATION AVAILABLE. A Java Standard Extension
providing web application developers a simple consistent mechanism for
extending the functionality of a web server. Version 2.1 of the
specification is now available for public comment. To access, see:
http://java.sun.com/products/servlet/
JDBC(tm) 2.0 STANDARD EXTENSION API RELEASED. A standard SQL database
access interface, developed by Sun and its Java technology partners. This
API provides Java language programmers with a uniform interface for a wide
range of relational databases, and provides a common base on which higher
level tools and interfaces can be built. JDBC is now a standard part of
the Java platform and is included in the JDK. To access, see:
http://java.sun.com/products/jdbc/index.html
HOTJAVA(tm) BROWSER 1.1.5 RELEASED. A highly customizable modular solution
for creating and deploying web-enabled applications across diverse
environments and devices. HotJava Browser's small footprint makes it a
scalable solution for a variety of devices -- from NCs and PDAs to desktop
PCs, kiosks, screen phones, and consumer devices. The newest version of
HotJava Browser uses the JavaBeans(tm) component model, designed so that
developers can bring Internet and Intranet products to market quickly and
cost effectively. Includes SPARC(tm), Windows NT, and Windows 95 versions,
plus a package for other platforms. To access, see:
http://java.sun.com/products/hotjava/
JAVASERVER(tm) PAGES(tm) SPECIFICATION AVAILABLE. The Version 0.92
specification and reference implementation are now available for public
review and comment. JavaServer Pages provides an easy way to access
server-side components from web pages -- and to separate the presentation
of dynamic content from the generation of the content. There is no need to
know the Java(tm) programming language to use the software. To access,
see:
http://java.sun.com/products/jsp/
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I N S I D E T H E J D C
NEW ON THE JDC. Technical articles on the Text and Printing APIs and an
introduction to Enterprise JavaBeans(tm). Plus, don't miss Question of the
Week or this month's JDC Tech Tips with how-to information on using Jar
file manifests and improving I/O performance with buffering. To access,
see:
http://java.sun.com/jdc/
NEW ONLINE TUTORIAL FROM MAGELANG INSTITUTE. Find out how to secure your
Java applications on levels ranging from language and class library to
virtual machine and application. And watch for more tutorials. Upcoming
topics include Remote Method Invocation (RMI), Java Foundation Classes
(JFC), JDBC, and Enterprise JavaBeans. Magelang Institute is a leading
provider of Java technology training, and has contributed regularly to the
JDC since 1996. For more information, see:
http://java.sun.com/jdc
http://www.magelang.com/jdc
AUDIO RECORDINGS OF JAVA(tm) TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATIONS. Sit back and listen
as James Gosling presents his vision of distributed computing, recorded at
the Software Development 98 Conference. Plus, hear Java programming
classes on Understanding the Java 1.2 Container Library and an Introduction
to the Java Swing Library taught by Bruce Eckel, author of "Thinking in
Java." To access, see:
http://www.technetcast.com/tnc_sd98_jg.html
http://www.technetcast.com/tnc_sd98_be_2.html
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/techDocs/resources.html
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D E V E L O P E R P R O G R A M S A N D R E S O U R C E S
SUN(tm) TECHNOLOGY DAYS. Coming to a European city near you. Find out
about tools, products, and technology; plus, meet the experts and get your
questions answered.
-- Dates, location, and registration
London - November 9, 1998, Barcelona - November 11, 1998, Paris - November
19, 1998, Tel Aviv - November 24, 1998. For more information, see:
http:www.sun.com/developers/europeshow
JAVA TECHNOLOGY IN THE ERP MARKET. Find out what Java technology can do
for your company's enterprise resource planning. Attend the PeopleSoft
User Group Conference, and hear the keynote presentation given by Alan
Baratz, President of Sun Microsystems Java Software. Date and location:
November 3, 1998, at the Westin Hotel in San Francisco. For details, see:
http://sunwww.ebay/developers/peoplesoft-java/
JAVA(sm) UNIVERSITY(sm) EDUCATION CONFERENCE. Providing two concurrent
educational programs: the Java University Developers Program for skilled
software developers, and the Java University Business Program for business
executives, IT professionals, resellers, and ISVs. Presented by Sun
Microsystems. Date and location: Comdex Fall, November 14 to 19, 1998, at
Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more information, and to
register, see:
http://www.sun.com/java-university
JAVA(sm) BUSINESS EXPO(sm). A showcase of mission-critical enterprise
applications built on Java technology and solutions -- December 7 to 10,
1998, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. For information or to
register, see:
http://www.eventinfo.zdevents.com
JAVA(tm) TECHNOLOGY EXPERT SEMINARS. Sun Educational Services presents
two-day information-packed seminars developed and presented by Java
technology experts. Seminar topics include: Fast Track Java(tm) Platform
Certification, Developing with the JDK 1.2 JFC Components (Project Swing
Components), Java(tm) Development Kit Software 1.1 to 1.2 Enhancements, and
Java(tm) System Programming on Windows NT. For locations, details, and
registration information, call 800 422-8020, or see:
http://suned.sun.com/usa/course_specials.html
SUN(tm) DEVELOPER ESSENTIALS(tm). The Foundation Edition Contains Java(tm)
Workshop(tm), Java(tm) Studio(tm), and Java(tm) Jumpstart(tm). Also
included is a license for the Solaris(tm) operating environment on either
SPARC or Intel platforms that contains the HotJava browser and Java virtual
machines. Priced at $195 US. And watch for upcoming new editions,
expected to include JavaPC(tm), Java Web Server, and more. For more
information, or to order, see:
http://www.sun.com/developers
SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT. The Software Publishers
Association (SPA), the world's largest software trade group, is offering
Sun Microsystems Java platform developers a ten percent discount on
membership fees. The organization provides developers with publications
and resources to assist in marketing, public relations, and operations. In
addition to in-depth benchmarking surveys and general anti-piracy
protection, the SPA also delivers strong lobbying for policies important to
developers, such as competitiveness, encryption, and research and
development tax credits. The membership fee starts at $495 US, and
increases based on a company's size. For details, see:
http://www.spa.org/member/java.htm
IS YOUR SOFTWARE 100% PURE JAVA(tm)? Add your application to the over 400
applications already certified, and take advantage of Sun's developer
programs. Take the first step! And test your software with
JavaPureCheck(tm), the free utility that tests your code for you. For more
information, and to find out how easy it is to certify, use the following
addresses:
http://java.sun.com/100percent/download.html
http://java.sun.com/100percent/checklist.html
100percentpure-program@java.sun.com
JAVA PLATFORM EVENTS. Find out about upcoming industry expos, tradeshows,
and conferences. For information, see the Java technology calendar of
events at:
http://java.sun.com/nav/new/calendar.html
VISIT SUN'S JAVA TECHNOLOGY WEB SITE. For the latest news and information
on the Java platform, see java.sun.com. Plus discover products, programs,
services, and more. To access, see:
http://java.sun.com
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JDC Newsletter
Vol. 2 No. 2
October 27, 1998