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Next Release of JDK Software Provides Foundation for Mission-Critical Applications

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The next release of Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s Java Development Kit (JDK version 1.2) has been announced, offering a rich feature set of new class libraries and tools for developers to create portable, distributed enterprise-class applications. Symantec Corporation has announced full support for the new JDK in its line of Visual Cafe Java development tools, providing a flexible and productive environment for developers. This move marks an important step forward for the Java software community, enabling a platform-independent architecture for development and deployment of enterprise solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The next release of the JDK (version 1.2) provides a rich feature set of new class libraries and tools for developers.
  • Symantec's Visual Cafe environment has been the #1-selling Java development tool for three years in a row.
  • Visual Cafe allows developers to plug in any JDK version from 1.1.x to 1.2, enabling them to take advantage of the latest Java technology available from Sun.
  • The Visual Cafe family of products includes the industry's best JFC/Swing support, with unique direct support for the Swing data model.
  • Symantec's Internet Tools Division pioneered the Java development tools market by delivering the first development product for Java in March 1996.
  • The division has continued to develop, market, and support a complete line of Java development tools worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Symantec's Visual Cafe environment has been the #1-selling Java development tool for three years in a row.
  • The Visual Cafe family of products includes a professional library of 200+ JavaBeans.
  • Symantec's Java development tools support JDK versions from 1.1.x to 1.2.
  • The Visual Cafe environment accelerates the development, debugging, and deployment of Java applications and servlets.

Sources:

  • "Symantec@ Announces Full Support for Next Release of Sun's Java Development Kit: JDK Version 1.2" (PRNewswire, Dec. 8)
  • About Symantec (www.symantec.com)
  • About Symantec's Internet Tools Division (www.symantec.com)

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