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1. What is the Java^SM Development Lab program?

The Java Development Lab is a new Sun Microsystems facility that is now operational in San Jose, California, U.S.

The purpose of the lab is to help key developers enhance and improve their products and contribute to the success of the Java^TM platform.

2. Can anyone use the Java Development Lab service?

The Java Development Lab program is intended for those developers deemed strategic to Sun. Qualifications for lab eligibility are as follows:

• Sun Developer Connection^SM (SDC) program Company Member
• Declares product(s) run on current Sun^TM platform or will within 12 months.

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Sun Branded products (i.e. meet the 100% Pure Java^TM certification standards)
• Currently subscribed to the Sun Developer Essentials^SM program
• Subscribed to the Sun Support Access^SM program
• Has an assigned SDC Account Manager

Must meet THREE of the following:

• Sun is reference platform for products.
• Products first deployed on a Sun platform.
• Benchmark data shows product is fastest on Sun.
• Products are available for the Solaris^TM operating environment on both SPARC^TM and Intel architectures.
• Products run on Java Compatible^TM virtual machine.
• Company is a commercial licensee of Java technology.
• Two staff members attended a Sun event in the last year.

3. What equipment is located at the Java Development Lab facility?

The main benefit of the Java Development Lab program is the expertise you will receieve from Sun Engineering. Lab equipment is custom configured for each project.

4. What type of projects are typically done at the Java Development Lab facility?

Design reviews, performance tuning, platform optimization in all areas of Java technology.

5. How can my company register for the Java Developement Lab program?

For further information or to receive and application, please contact your Sun Account Manager or send e-mail to java-lab@sun.com and a Java Development Lab program representative will contact you.

6. What is the a typical length of time a developer spends using the Java Development Lab services?

Projects usually last 1 week or less.

7. How much does it cost to use the Java Development Lab services?

The Java Development Lab engineering assistance is currently a free service to qualified developers. However, you are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with travel, meals and hotels required while you and your team use the facility.

[ This page was updated: 22-Jun-00 ]