# JDC Newsletter Vol. 2. No. 3

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-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

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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 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/

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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/

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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

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

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Vol. 2 No. 3
November 24, 1998

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