Return-Path: Received: from MIT.EDU by po10.mit.edu (8.9.2/4.7) id OAA19005; Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:28:58 -0400 (EDT) Received: from hermes.java.sun.com by MIT.EDU with SMTP id AA05032; Wed, 25 Oct 00 14:28:38 EDT Received: (from nobody@localhost) by hermes.java.sun.com (8.9.3+Sun/8.9.1) id SAA09109; Wed, 25 Oct 2000 18:30:57 GMT Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 18:30:57 GMT Message-Id: <200010251830.SAA09109@hermes.java.sun.com> X-Authentication-Warning: hermes.java.sun.com: Processed from queue /bulkmail/data/teri_20/mqueue3 X-Mailing: 282 From: JDCNewsletter@Sun.com Subject: JDC Newsletter - October 24, 2000 To: JDCMember@Sun.com Reply-To: JDCNewsletter@Sun.com Errors-To: bounced_mail@hermes.java.sun.com Precedence: junk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Beyond Email 2.2 -WELCOME- to the Java Developer Connection(SM) (JDC) Newsletter, covering Early Access software releases, new products, developer programs, and more. - You can view this issue of the JDC Newsletter on the Web at: http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/techDocs/Newsletters/2000/nl1024.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J D C N E W S L E T T E R INSIDE THE JDC New on the JDC * Online Training * Articles * Book Excerpts * Quizzes Did you know? PRODUCT NEWS Early Access Developer Release Software * JavaMail(TM) 1.2 EA2 (October 19, 2000) * Java(TM) API for XML Processing, v 1.1 (October 12, 2000) * Java(TM) 2 Platform Micro Edition, Wireless Toolkit 1.0 Beta (October 10, 2000) * Java(TM) Media Framework 2.1.1 (September 22, 2000) Product Release Software * Jini(TM) Technology Starter Kit v1.1 (October 16, 2000) * J2EE(TM) Connector Architecture 1.0 (October 16, 2000) * Java(TM) Web Start 1.0 Beta (October 13, 2000) * Java(TM) 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.0 for Linux (October, 4, 2000) * Java(TM) 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.0 for Solaris (September 18, 2000) DEVELOPER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES * JavaOne(SM) Conference Call for Papers * Java Community Process(SM) Elections * JavaPlus Conference * Forte Tools - Worldwide Tour * DevelopMentor's Intensive Java JAVA DEVELOPER'S MARKETPLACE * InstallAnywhere 3.5 * EJB-test 2.2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I N S I D E T H E J D C NEW ON THE JDC o Online Training Unraveling Java(TM) Terminology. Java technology names and acronyms can be confusing. This article defines the most common Java terminology in easy-to-scan, alphabetical order, and provides links for more information and downloads. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/new2java/programming/learn/unravelingjava.html o Articles Wireless Application Programming: MIDP Programming and Packaging Basics. Take MIDP programming to the next step by learning how to add commands, icons, and a running ticker to a simple application. Also covered are testing and packaging. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/wireless/midpgetstart/index.html MIDP Setup Explained. Having difficulty getting your MIDP software installed and configured on the Windows platform? This article provides the help you need. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/wireless/midpsetup/index.html Formatted Printing for Java(TM) (sprintf). Do you translate legacy C or C++ applications to the Java(TM) platform? If so, the Java programming language class PrintfFormat, with behavior based on the sprintf specification, can make your programming life easier. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/Programming/sprintf/ o Book Excerpts Professional Java Server Programming J2EE Edition. Presenting two chapters from this popular book from Wrox Publishing. The first chapter explores JSP tag extensions, and the second looks at design considerations for J2EE applications. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/Books/projsp/ Enterprise Java(TM) Performance. Presenting two chapters from this recently published book from Prentice Hall and Sun Microsystems(TM). The first chapter discusses the relationship of performance to the process of developing code. The second chapter investigates the issues of local versus remote objects. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/Books/programming/performance/eperformance/ o Quizzes JavaServer Pages(TM) (JSP(TM)) Fundamentals Quiz. If you studied last month's JSP Fundamentals Short Course from jGuru, take this quiz and see how much you really know about the JSP API. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/Quizzes/jsptut/ jGuru.com (formerly The Magelang Institute) has been dedicated to promoting the growth of the Java technology community through evangelism, education and software since 1995. You can find out more about their activities, including community-driven FAQs and online learning, at www.jguru.com. J2EE(TM) Platform Quiz. Test your knowledge on entity and session beans, life cycle methods, and more with this quiz based on the Writing Enterprise Applications with Java(TM) 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition tutorial. http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/Quizzes/j2ee/ DID YOU KNOW? You can learn about the latest releases of consumer and embedded technologies such as Java(TM) 2 Micro Edition, Mobile Information Device Profile, and more from the new monthly Consumer & Embedded Newsletter. Also, get pointers to tools and resources for working on wireless, digital TV, and other consumer or embedded applications. To subscribe, go to: http://developer.java.sun.com/subscription/ To access the JDC, go to: http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P R O D U C T N E W S EARLY ACCESS DEVELOPER RELEASE SOFTWARE. The following Java platform software is now available for download on the JDC: o JavaMail(TM) 1.2 EA2 http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/earlyAccess/javamail/ o Java(TM) API for XML Processing, v1.1 Early Access http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/earlyAccess/xml/ o Java(TM) 2 Platform Micro Edition, Wireless Toolkit 1.0 Beta http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/earlyAccess/j2mewtoolkit/ o Java(TM) Media Framework 2.1.1 http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/earlyAccess/jmf/ PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY RELEASES SOFTWARE. The following Java platform software and technology releases are now available for download: o Jini(TM) Technology Starter Kit v 1.1. New version enables developers to accelerate the development of services and clients and reduce the programming learning curve, and now includes the JavaSpaces(TM) Technology Kit. http://www.sun.com/jini/news/jini1.1.html?frontpage-hottopics o J2EE(TM) Connector Architecture 1.0. The proposed final draft of J2EE Connector Architecture 1.0, which specifies a standard architecture for integrating Java(TM) applications with existing enterprise information systems, is now available. http://java.sun.com/j2ee/download.html#connectorspec o Java(TM) Web Start 1.0 Beta. This new application-deployment technology -- gives you the power to launch full-featured applications with a single click from your Web browser. You can download and launch applications and it includes security features of the Java(TM) 2 platform, so the integrity of your data and files is never compromised. Java Web Start technology also enables you to use the latest Java 2 technology -- with any browser. http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/ o Java(TM) 2 Platform, Standard Edition, v 1.3.0 for Linux. J2SE v 1.3.0 for Linux includes both Java HotSpot Server VM and Java HotSpot Client VM for improved performance. The release of J2SE version 1.3 delivers momentous performance gains and improved Web deployment for enterprise-grade, client-side applets and applications written in the Java programming language. http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3 o Java(TM) 2 Platform, Standard Edition, v 1.3.0 for Solaris. J2SE v 1.3.0 for Solaris includes both Java HotSpot Server VM and Java HotSpot Client VM for improved performance. The release of J2SE version 1.3 delivers momentous performance gains and improved Web deployment for enterprise-grade, client-side applets and applications written in the Java programming language. http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3/download-solaris.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 o 2001 JavaOne(SM) Conference Call for Papers JavaOne, Sun's Worldwide Java Developer Conference event, is seeking proposals for sessions. Last year the conference shattered attendance records with over 25,000 attendees. The JavaOne 2001 event promises to be even bigger and better. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PAPERS IS DECEMBER 01, 2000. http://industry.java.sun.com/javaone2001/papers/ o Vote in the Java Community Process(SM) Elections Elections for Ratified & Elected seats on the Java Community Process(SM) (JCP) Executive Committees are being held this October-November. All JCP Members who meet the voting deadlines are eligible to vote. If you aren't a member yet, visit: http://java.sun.com/aboutJava/communityprocess/getstarted.html The voting eligibility deadline for the Open Elections is October 27, 2000. Sign up now! http://java.sun.com/aboutJava/communityprocess/jcpec-elections.html o JavaPlus Conference October 29 - November 1, 2000 - Fairmont Hotel San Jose, CA At the JavaPlus(SM) Conference, Silicon Valley's longest running Java event, attendees can immerse themselves for four days in comprehensive Java training -- including industry specific sessions on Java solutions. Featuring speakers from Sun Microsystems and other top consultants and educators, JavaPlus offers more training for your money than any other option this fall. http://www.javapluscon.com o Forte Tools - Worldwide Tour Web, Wireless, Mobile, Remote. Learn how to quickly build services and solutions for these new technologies with Forte Tools for every platform! Learn how Sun technologies are driving platform decisions and enabling businesses to dot-com themselves. Register today for free training in a city near you. The training covers the very latest features in the scalable, extensible Forte for Java IDE. http://www.sun.com/forte/scripts/reg_form.cgi o DevelopMentor's Intensive Java This course for Java programmers offers hands-on experience in developing for a production environment. This includes creating JavaBeans(TM), developing self-updating packages, and producing JAR files. Los Angeles: November 6-10, Boston: November 13-17. For more information, go to: http://www.develop.com/courses/java.htm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J A V A D E V E L O P E R ' S M A R K E T P L A C E o InstallAnywhere 3.5 InstallAnywhere 3.5 is the industry's solution for deploying software across multiple platforms. InstallAnywhere installs and configures software on any client or server platform; and features many new enhancements. It installs files to multiple destination folders, allows installation directly from web browsers, installs a "private" Java(TM) Virtual Machine* (JVM) automatically for your application, and more. http://www.zerog.com/news/3.5release.html * As used in this newsletter, the terms "Java virtual machine" or "JVM" mean a virtual machine for the Java platform. o EJB-test 2.2 This is the latest version of the industry's only solution for testing the scalability and functionality of Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) (EJB) middle-tier applications. Significant enhancements to EJB-test, a 100 percent Java application, include advanced session bean support, dynamic graphing capabilities and extended functional testing. http://www.rswsoftware.com/products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - NOTE Sun respects your online time and privacy. The Java Developer Connection mailing lists are used for internal Sun Microsystems(TM) purposes only. You have received this email because you elected to subscribe. - UNSUBSCRIBE To unsubscribe to this newsletter, go to the subscriptions page (http://developer.java.sun.com/subscription/), uncheck the "JDC Newsletter" checkbox, and click "Update". - SUBSCRIBE To subscribe to other JDC mailings, go to the subscriptions page (http://developer.java.sun.com/subscription/), choose the newsletters you want to subscribe, and click "Update". JDC Newsletter October 24, 2000