Received: from SOUTH-STATION-ANNEX.MIT.EDU by po10.MIT.EDU (5.61/4.7) id AA21150; Wed, 25 Nov 98 03:09:09 EST Received: from hermes.javasoft.com by MIT.EDU with SMTP id AA16621; Wed, 25 Nov 98 03:08:55 EST Received: by hermes.java.sun.com (SMI-8.6/SMI-SVR4) id IAA06325; Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:23:12 GMT Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:23:12 GMT Message-Id: <199811250823.IAA06325@hermes.java.sun.com> X-Mailing: 33 From: JDCNewsletter@Sun.com Subject: JDC Newsletter Vol. 2. No. 3 To: JDCMember@Sun.com Reply-To: JDCMember@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 Developer Connection(sm) Newsletter, covering Early Access software releases, new products, developer programs, and more. J D C N E W S L E T T E R PRODUCT NEWS * Early Access Developer Release Software * JDK(tm) 1.2 Port for Linux Announced * Java Card(tm) API 2.1 Specification Draft 2 Released * EmbeddedJava(tm) 1.0 Specification Now Complete * Java(tm) Embedded Server 1.0 Demo Released * JDBC 2.0 Standard Extension APIs Now Available * Java(tm) Servlet API Specification 2.1 Released * Java Communications API 2.0 Released INSIDE THE JDC * New on the JDC * PersonalJava(tm) Contest Winners Announced! DEVELOPER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES * Java(sm) Business Expo(sm) * Java Industry Connection(sm) Web Site * New Sun Developer Essentials(tm) Editions Available * Sun Support Access Announced * Sun Developer Connection(sm) Goes Global * 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 Development Kit 1.2 Release Candidate 2, Java Media Framework 1.1, JavaHelp(tm) 1.0, Java Wallet Release 1.0, Java 3D(tm) 1.1, POP3 Provider. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/jdc/earlyAccess/index.html JDK(tm) 1.2 PORT FOR LINUX ANNOUNCED. In support of the Linux developer community, this announced port is designed to enable Java technology-based applications to run on the Linux operating system. The port represents the latest operating environment to support the Java platform, with more than 15 platforms currently supporting the JDK -- from AIX and the MacOS to Netware and now Linux. For more information, see: http://java.sun.com/pr/1998/11/pr981102-01.html JAVA CARD(tm) API 2.1 SPECIFICATION DRAFT 2 RELEASED. Includes updates and design enhancements while maintaining consistent usability with earlier API versions. The Java Card specifications are designed to enable Java technology to run on smart cards and other devices with limited memory, and also to allow applications written for one Java Card-enabled smart-card platform to run on any other Java Card-enabled platform. Benefits of the Java Card technology include: platform independence, multi-application capability, programming flexibility, post-issuance of applications so card issuers have the ability to respond dynamically to changing customer needs, and compatibility with existing smart card standards. For more information, see: http://java.sun.com/products/javacard/ EMBEDDEDJAVA(tm) 1.0 SPECIFICATION NOW COMPLETE. EmbeddedJava 1.0 provides a configurable Java technology environment for building embedded devices designed to be used by consumers. The EmbeddedJava platform is continuing to evolve, with future releases expected to include support for Jini(tm) technology and real-time extensions. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/products/embeddedjava/ JAVA(tm) EMBEDDED SERVER 1.0 DEMO 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 self-playing demo is designed to enable developers to find out more about what the Java Embedded Server can do for them and their products. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/products/embeddedserver/demo.html JDBC(tm) 2.0 STANDARD EXTENSION APIS NOW AVAILABLE. The JDBC API is a standard SQL database access interface, and provides Java language programmers with a uniform interface to a range of relational databases. It also provides a common base on which higher level tools and interfaces can be built. JDBC is a standard part of the Java platform and is included in the JDK. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/products/jdbc JAVA(tm) SERVLET API SPECIFICATION 2.1 RELEASED. The latest version of the Java(tm) Servlet API Specification. Notabe changes include a programmatic interface for request forwarding and server-side includes, facilities for resource abstractions, and the API has been modified for distributed servlet engines. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/products/servlet/2.1/ JAVA(tm) COMMUNICATIONS API 2.0 RELEASED. Used to write platform-independent communications applications for technologies such as voice mail, fax, and smartcards, this version of the Java Communications API contains support for RS232 serial ports and IEE 1284 parallel ports. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/products/javacomm/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I N S I D E T H E J D C NEW ON THE JDC. Technical articles covering Enterprise JavaBeans(tm) Entity and Session Beans, Programming with Java I/O Streams, and a new tutorial on Java Security by MageLang. You'll also find Tech Tips to improve I/O performance with buffering and using Jar file manifests. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/jdc/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 JAVA(sm) BUSINESS EXPO(sm). Sponsored by Sun, the only conference devoted to Java technology solutions for the business enterprise. Includes a showcase of mission-critical enterprise applications built on Java technology and solutions -- December 8 to 10, 1998, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. Be sure to visit the JDC booth. For information or to register, see: http://www.eventinfo.zdevents.com JAVA(sm) INDUSTRY CONNECTION(sm) WEB SITE. A new web site dedicated to showcasing the real-world uses of Java technology. The site offers quick, easy access to a broad range of information, including Java technology-related industry announcements, customer success stories, product and customer news, a Java Software solutions guide, plus a consolidation of news sources specific to Java technology. To access, see: http://java.sun.com/industry NEW SUN DEVELOPER ESSENTIALS(tm) EDITIONS AVAILABLE. Two new Sun Developer Essentials editions -- offering developers easy, early access to Sun software and tools. The Professional Edition delivers the core set of cross-platform tools for developing products on the Solaris(tm) operating environment and Java platform. The Enterprise Edition is tailored for the needs of developers deploying client-server web-based applications, and includes network management and PC integration products. The Foundation Edition, announced in August 1998, continues to provide the tools and technologies for getting started with Java technology. All Sun Developer Essentials editions are available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Swedish. For more information and pricing, see: http://java.sun.com/pr/1998/11/pr981102-02.html SUN SUPPORT ACCESS ANNOUNCED. Provides developers with easy, affordable access to development support for Java technology and the Solaris operating environment. Includes a new web-based technical library -- available to all Sun Developer Connection(sm) program members -- and offers flexible alternatives for problem escalation and resolution through Sun developer software engineers. Sun Support Access includes: Developer Access ONLINE, Developer Access DIRECT, and Developer Access PLUS. Note: JDC members automatically become members of Sun Developer Connection when they register with the JDC. For more information, see: http://java.sun.com/pr/1998/11/pr981102-02.html http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/techSupport/supportaccess.html SUN DEVELOPER CONNECTION(sm) GOES GLOBAL. Sun Developer Connection (SDC) is launched and ready for business worldwide. With a presence in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, SDC is actively working with developers around the world. For more information, see: http://www.sun.com/developers 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- Note -- The names on the JDC mailing list are used for internal Sun Microsystems(tm) purposes only. To remove your name from the list, see Subscribe/Unsubscribe below. -- Feedback -- Comments? Send your feedback on the JDC Newsletter to: JDCNewsletter@Sun.com -- Subscribe/Unsubscribe -- The JDC Newsletter is sent to you because you elected to subscribe when you registered as a JDC member. 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