Sun Microsystems: Sun Microsystems releases the newest version of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition; J2SE 1.4 lays the foundation for next-generation web applications and services
M2 PRESSWIRE-30 May 2001-Sun Microsystems: Sun Microsystems releases the newest version of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition; J2SE 1.4 lays the foundation for next-generation web applications and services (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PALO ALTO, CA -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) t...
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| Published in: | M2 Presswire p. 1 |
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| Format: | Newsletter |
| Language: | English |
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Normans Media Ltd
30.05.2001
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| Summary: | M2 PRESSWIRE-30 May 2001-Sun Microsystems: Sun Microsystems releases the newest version of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition; J2SE 1.4 lays the foundation for next-generation web applications and services (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PALO ALTO, CA -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced the immediate availability of the beta release for the latest version of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition software (J2SE), the premier foundation for rapidly developing and deploying secure, enterprise- class Web applications and services. Version 1.4 software builds upon Java technology's cross-platform support and robust security model with new features and functionality, enhanced performance and scalability, and improved reliability and serviceability. The beta releases for the Solaris Operating Environment, Windows and Linux, can be downloaded today free of charge at http://java.sun.com/j2se/ 1.4. The first customer ship (FCS) of J2SE technology v 1.4 is scheduled for Q4 2001. J2SE software revolutionized computing with a stable, secure and feature-complete platform designed from the ground up for the Web. J2SE software allows developers to rapidly develop and deploy solutions across multiple operating environments, in less time, with reduced cost. Most important, J2SE software protects existing and future technology investments by deploying on a platform based upon open standards and endorsed by a strong Java community. "J2SE 1.4 is uniquely positioned to drive the next generation of network computing," said Rich Green, vice president and general manager, Java Software, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "With built-in support for XML-based web services, enhanced client functionality, and improved performance and reliability, J2SE 1.4 lays the foundation for scalable and available Web applications and services that can run on any platform." New Enhancements to the J2SE Platform in v 1.4 J2SE is the premier development and deployment solution for enterprise applications that can be deployed across multiple operating environments. J2SE v 1.4 offers developers a tried and tested platform with high availability, reliability, massive scalability, and superior performance -- all elements demanded by the enterprise. The key features new to the J2SE platform in v 1.4 are: * Foundation for Web services: With the addition of XML to the core platform, J2SE software lays the foundation for interoperable, Web applications and services. * Rich Client Functionality: New features in Java Foundation Classes/ Swing, Java Web Start, Java Plug-In software, internationalization and localization, and accessibility. * Improved Performance and Scalability: Accelerated Java 2D[tm] graphics, support for 64-bit architecture, and new Scalable I/O for high-performance Java web and application servers. * Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability: Simple Assertion facility, Logging APIs, better error handling, and support for non Java source debugging, including JavaServer Pages technology. * Heightened Security: New Java GSS- API with Kerberos support, Java Certification Path API, and the integration of the Java Secure Socket, Java Cryptography, and Java Authentication and Authorization Service security extensions. |
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