Received: from SOUTH-STATION-ANNEX.MIT.EDU by po10.MIT.EDU (5.61/4.7) id AA17590; Thu, 29 Oct 98 18:21:57 EST Received: from hermes.javasoft.com by MIT.EDU with SMTP id AA21781; Thu, 29 Oct 98 18:21:43 EST Received: by hermes.java.sun.com (SMI-8.6/SMI-SVR4) id XAA05003; Thu, 29 Oct 1998 23:32:04 GMT Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 23:32:04 GMT Message-Id: <199810292332.XAA05003@hermes.java.sun.com> X-Mailing: 25 From: JDCNewsletter@Sun.com Subject: JDC Newsletter Vol. 2 No. 2 To: JDCMember@Sun.com Reply-To: JDCNewsletter@Sun.com Errors-To: JDCMailErrors@sun.com Precedence: junk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Mailer: Beyond Email 2.1 -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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 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