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1999 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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October 1999

SUN LAUNCHES JAVA DYNAMIC MANAGEMENTTM KIT 4.0 SOFTWARE 10/04/99

September 1999

JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Java(TM) Platform Debugger Architecture 1.0 Now Shipping

  • Sun Microsystems Enhances JavaLoad(TM) and JavaStar(TM) Software Testing Tools

 9/02/99
SUN PRODUCTS AND PLATFORMS SPOT NEWS
  • Sun's 'Star Portal' Initiative Accelerates the Transition to a Service-Driven Network with its Free Desktop Software Suite

 9/09/99
SUN ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST DIGITAL TELEVISION PARTNERS PROGRAM FOR OPEN SOLUTIONS 9/13/99
SUN KICKS OFF "SUN TECHNOLOGY DAYS" TOUR TO EDUCATE DEVELOPERS AROUND THE WORLD ON LATEST TECHNOLOGIES 9/13/99
SUN LAUNCHES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROGRAM 9/28/99

August 1999

SUN AND IBM ANNOUNCE JAVA(TM) MEDIA FRAMEWORK 2.0 APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE 8/10/99
SUN INKS AGREEMENT WITH HEWLETT-PACKARD; BRINGS JAVA 3D(TM) API ONE STEP CLOSER TO PLATFORM UBIQUITY 8/11/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • JavaPhone(TM) API Specification For Wireless Phones Included in an Approved GSM Standard by the European Telecommunicatinos Standards Institute

 8/18/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Java 2 Platform Hits the One Million Mark

  • Java 2 Software Development Kit, Standard Edition, v 1.3 Beta Released

  • U.S. Army Recruits Jini Technology

 8/26/99

July 1999

JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Java Naming and Directory Interface 1.2 FCS Now Available

  • Beta Release of the Java HotSpot Performance Engine 1.0.1 Now Available

 7/15/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Java Foundation Classes/Project Swing 1.1.1 Software Released

 7/21/99

June 1999

SUN UNVEILS JAVASERVER PAGES(TM) TECHNOLOGY 6/02/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun Unveils JavaServer Pages Technology

  • Sun Ships Java Development Kit RC1 with Key Functionality for Java Accessibility

  • Java Accessibility Utilities Version 1.2.2 Available

  • Java Project X Technology Release 2 Now Available

  • Countdown to JavaOne -- World's Largest Java Developer Conference

 6/02/99
SUN DELIVERS MICROSOFT WINDOWS CE REFERENCE IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE PERSONALJAVA(TM) PLATFORM 6/07/99
CONSORTIUM INVITES FEEDBACK ON WORKING DOCUMENT FOR PROPOSED INTERNET SCREENPHONE STANDARD 6/08/99
SUN'S JAVAPHONE API SPECIFICATION AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW 6/08/99
SUN AND FELLOW EXPERTS RELEASE JAVA(TM) MANAGEMENT EXTENSIONS SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC REVIEW THROUGH SUN'S JAVA COMMUNITY PROCESS 6/09/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun Microsystems' JavaPhone API Specification Available for Public Review

  • Consortium Invites Feedback on Working Document for Proposed Internet Screenphone Standard

  • Sun Microsystems Announces ChorusOS 4.0 Software, the Cornerstone for a New Embedded Telecom Platform

  • Sun Microsystems Delivers Microsoft Windows CE Reference Implementation for the PersonalJava Platform

  • Sun Microsystems Announces 50% Off Per-Incident Technical Support for Developers

  • MEDIA ALERT: Don't Miss Sun Microsystems' Executive Keynote and Press Events at JavaOne

 6/09/99
Sun Microsystems Press Releases June 15, 1999 6/15/99
SUN OUTLINES THREE EDITIONS OF JAVA(TM) 2 PLATFORM 6/15/99
SUN ANNOUNCES JAVA(TM) 2 PLATFORM, ENTERPRISE EDITION 6/15/99
SUN TO ENHANCE JAVA HOTSPOT(TM) PERFORMANCE ENGINE, MAKE IT AVAILABLE VIA SUN COMMUNITY SOURCE LICENSING PROGRAM 6/15/99
SUN TO LICENSE JAVASERVER PAGES(TM) TECHNOLOGY 6/15/99
SUN EMPHASIZES CONTINUED ADOPTION OF JAVA(TM) PLATFORM FOR NETWORKED DEVICES 6/15/99
SUN DEVELOPER CONNECTION(SM) PROGRAM NOW THE FASTEST GROWING DEVELOPER COMMUNITY IN THE INDUSTRY 6/15/99
SUN ANNOUNCES DEEPLY DISCOUNTED HARDWARE FOR DEVELOPERS 6/15/99
SUN ANNOUNCES INTELLIGENT MESSAGING MIDDLEWARE PRODUCT 6/15/99
SUN ANNOUNCES JAVA(TM) LOOK AND FEEL DESIGN GUIDELINES 6/15/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun Outlines Three Editions of Java 2 Platform

  • Sun Announces Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition

  • Sun Announces Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition

  • Sun Announces Deeply Discounted Hardware for Developers

  • Sun Developer Connection Program Now the Fastest Growing Developer Community in the Industry

  • Sun to License JavaServer Pages Technology to Apache Developer Community

  • Sun to Enhance Java HotSpot Performance Engine, Make It Available Via Sun Community Source Licensing Program

  • Sun Emphasizes Continued Adoption of Java Platform for Networked Devices

  • Sun Unveils Java Technology-enabled Consumer Devices, New Products Strategies at World's Largest Developer Conference

  • Sun Hits the Wireless Market's "Sweet Spot" With the K Virtual Machine

  • Sun Announces Superior Java Application Benchmarks for the PicoJava Microprocessor

  • Sun Launches Java Advanced Imaging API, Supports Platform independent Imaging Software

  • Sun Deliver Java TV Application Programming Interface Specification

  • Integrated Systems, Inc., Selects Sun's Java Technology for System
  • Touchstone: Java Enabled Screenphone and Internet Access Device Manufacturers Kit Introduced at JavaOne

  • Sun and NTT DoCoMo Unveil Prototypes of Next-Generation Java Technology-based Cellular Phones

  • 3Com and Sun Bring the Power of Java Technology to the Palm Computing Platform

  • Sun Announces Intelligent Messaging Middleware Product

  • New Services Provide Jini Technology Capabilities to Sun Customers
  • Sun Introduces Online Education for Java and Jini Technologies

  • Sun Announces Java Look and Feel Design Guidelines

  • RMI Over IIOP Offers a New Tool for Distributed Computing on the Java Platform

  • JDBC CachedRowSet Early Access Technology Release Now Available

  • GEICO Insurance and Lifeline Systems Join Growing Number of Enterprise Customers Leveraging Sun's Authorized Java Centers

 6/15/99
SUN ANNOUNCES JAVA(TM) 2 PLATFORM, MICRO EDITION 6/15/99
SUN HITS THE WIRELESS MARKET 'SWEET SPOT' WITH THE K VIRTUAL MACHINE 6/15/99
SUN DELIVERS JAVA TV(TM) APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE SPECIFICATION 6/15/99
SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. SELECTS INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, INC. FOR JAVA 2 PLATFORM, MICRO EDITION AND JINI TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS BASED ON pSOS OPERATING SYSTEM 6/15/99
TOUCHSTONE: JAVA(TM) TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SCREENPHONE AND INTERNET ACCESS DEVICE MANUFACTURERS KIT INTRODUCED AT JAVAONE(SM) 6/15/99
SUN AND NTT DOCOMO UNVEIL PROTOTYPES OF NEXT-GENERATION JAVA(TM) 6/15/99
3COM AND SUN BRING THE POWER OF JAVA(TM) TECHNOLOGY TO THE PALM COMPUTING PLATFORM 6/15/99
NEW SERVICES PROVIDE JINI TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES TO SUN CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE 6/15/99
SUN TO LICENSE JAVASERVER PAGES TECHNOLOGY(TM) TO APACHE DEVELOPER COMMUNITY 6/15/99
MEDIA QUALITY JAVAONE(SM) PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PRESS DOWNLOAD 6/16/99
SUN EXTENDS REACH OF JAVA(TM) 2 PLATFORM, STANDARD EDITION TO MILLIONS OF CLIENT USERS WORLDWIDE 6/16/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun Microsystems To Include Support for Flash in Java Media Foundation 2.0

  • Sun Microsystems To Develop Enterprise Management Tools for Netscape Client Software

  • Sun Developer Connection Announces Java JumpStart Edition

 6/23/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition Reference Implementation Alpha Now Available

  • Sun Announces Solaris Ready Verification for Sun Developers

 6/29/99

May 1999

SUN'S PERSONAL APPLICATIONS(TM) SUITE GAINING INDUSTRY MOMENTUM 5/04/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Press and Analyst Teleconference on Sun's Java Technology Standardization Efforts

  • Java Embedded Server 1.1 Software Released

  • Sun's Personal Applications Suite Gaining Industry Momentum

 5/04/99
SUN SUBMITS JAVA(TM) TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRY STANDARDIZATION 5/06/99
SUN'S JAVA(TM) TECHNOLOGY LEADS OPEN WORLDWIDE MARKET FOR SMART CARDS 5/11/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun Submits Java(TM) Technology to ECMA for Standardization

  • Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) Specification 1.1. Public Draft Released; Enterprise JavaBeans Technology Architect to Speak at CityJava

  • Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition, Wins Jolt Award

  • Sun's Java(TM) Technology Leads Open Worldwide Market for Smart Cards

  • Countdown to JavaOne(SM) -- World's Largest Java Developer Conference(SM)

  • Sun's Mala Chandra Named Top IT Project Manager

  • Larry Abrahams to Speak at Software Development West Conference

 5/12/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Java Naming and Directory Interface 1.2 Beta Software Now Available

  • Sun Developer Essentials Subscription Service Wins Jolt Award

  • Countdown to JavaOne -- World's Largest Java Developer Conference Event

 5/19/99
SUN'S JAVA 3D(TM) TECHNOLOGY LICENSED BY SGI FOR IRIX PLATFORM 5/25/99

April 1999

SUN MICROSYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW SOFTWARE CHANNEL PROGRAM 4/06/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun Microsystems Launches New Software Channel Program

  • JavaTM Foundation Classes/Project Swing 1.1.1 Beta 2 Now Available

  • Sun Microsystems Hosting Java Enterprise Solutions SymposiumSM Event: April 27-29, Paris, France

 4/06/99
JAVA(TM) MANAGEMENT EXTENSIONS API EXPERT GROUP FORMED UNDER SUN'S JAVA COMMUNITY PROCESS 4/13/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • JavaTM Management Extensions API Expert Group Formed Under Sun's Java Community Process

  • Enterprise JavaBeansTM 1.0 Technology Nominated for Well-Connected Award

  • Sun Delivers Fix for Java Development Kit Version 1.1 Bug

 4/14/99
JAVA(TM) TECHNOLOGY POWERS NEW CLASS OF INTERACTIVE TELEVISION CONTENT AND SERVICES 4/19/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • JavaTM Technology Powers New Class of Interactive Television Content and Services

  • Java Enterprise Solutions SymposiumSM Event to be Held in Paris

  • Sun Microsystems and Oracle Team Up for iDevelop 99

 4/21/99
SUN'S JAVA DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT(TM) KIT 3.2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES OUT OF THE BOX SNMP SERVICES FOR JINI(TM) CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED NETWORKS 4/26/99
SUN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE JAVA HOTSPOT(TM) PERFORMANCE ENGINE 4/27/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Java HotSpot Performance Engine unveiled

  • Java Enterprise Solutions Symposium event held in Paris

  • JavaHelp software available

  • Java Dynamic Management Kit 3.2 software supports Jini connection technology

  • Java technology-based servlet development kit available

 4/27/99

March 1999

FIFTEEN INDUSTRY LEADERS TO CREATE STANDARD FOR BRINGING INTERNET-BASED SERVICES TO THE NETWORKED HOME 3/01/99
SUN'S JAVA EMBEDDED SERVER(TM) PRODUCT TO PROVIDE SOLUTION FOR GATEWAY PROVIDERS 3/01/99
SUN ANNOUNCES REAL-TIME EXPERT GROUP FORMED UNDER THE JAVA(TM) COMMUNITY PROCESS 3/01/99
FASTER TIME-TO-MARKET 3/02/99
SUN ANNOUNCES STRONG INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR EMBEDDEDJAVA(tm) TECHNOLOGY 3/02/99
SUN TO DELIVER POWER OF JAVA(TM) MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES TO LINUX PLATFORM 3/02/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • 7 Days Until ".com Your Enterprise" -- The Power of Portal Computing
  • Fifteen Industry Leaders Announce Open Service Gateway Initiative

  • More than 325,000 Copies of Java 2 Downloaded

  • Java Project X Technology Release 1 Now Available

 3/03/99
SUN UNVEILS XML TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT IN THE JAVA PLATFORM 3/09/99
XML TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT IN THE JAVA PLATFORM - FAQ 3/09/99
SUN LAUNCHES THE NETDYNAMICS 5 APPLICATION SERVER AS THE LINCHPIN FOR THE NEW PORTAL COMPUTING MODEL 3/10/99
SUN OFFERS CROSS-PLATFORM PORTAL SERVICES FOR THE NETDYNAMICS 5 APPLICATION SERVER 3/10/99
SUN PROVIDES THIRD-PARTY TOOLS INTEGRATION WITH THE NETDYNAMICS 5 APPLICATION SERVER 3/10/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun Launches NetDynamics 5 as the Linchpin for the Portal Computing Model
  • Sun Unveils XML Support in the Java Platform
  • Come See Us at XTEch 99; Jonathan Schwartz to Deliver Keynote
  • Sun Announces Next Version of Java Embedded Server
  • Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) 1.2 Early Access Now Available
 3/10/99
SYBASE AND SUN DRIVE NEW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR JAVA(TM) TECHNOLOGY-BASED CONSUMER AND EMBEDDED DEVICES 3/15/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • PersonalJavaTM Technology Now
  • JavaTM Cryptography Extension
  • Sun's Accessibility Team to Speak at CSUN Disabilities Conference

  • Latest Version of Java Sound Now Available

 3/16/99
SUN AND NTT DOCOMO JOIN FORCES TO DEVELOP BREAKTHROUGH SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE WORLD'S LARGEST DIGITAL CELLULAR NETWORK 3/17/99
SUN AND SYMBIAN ANNOUNCE ALLIANCE TO INCORPORATE JAVA(TM) 3/17/99
SUN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF PERSONAL APPLICATIONS(TM) BROWSER 1.0 3/18/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Sun's Personal ApplicationsTM Browser 1.0 Now Available

  • Two Sun Microsystems Executives Named Visionaries of the Decade

 3/23/99
SUN SET TO DELIVER SOFTWARE FIX FOR JAVA(TM) DEVELOPMENT KIT SECURITY BUG 3/29/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Source Edition of EmbeddedJavaTM Application Environment Released

  • Sun To Deliver Fix for JavaTM Development Kit Security Bug

 3/30/99

February 1999

SUN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEXT VERSION OF THE PERSONALJAVA(TM) PLATFORM 2/01/99
DAY-TIMERS DOT-COMS ITS BUSINESS WITH SUN'S NETDYNAMICS(TM) 2/08/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Day-Timers Dot-Coms with Sun's NetDynamics Application Server

  • InfoBus 1.2 is Now Available

 2/09/99
JAVA(TM) SPOT NEWS
  • Save the Date: .com Your Enterprise -- The Power of Portal Computing
  • JNDI 1.1.2 and Service Providers Update Now Available

  • JavaHelp 1.0 Release Candidate 1 Available

 2/23/99
SUN RELEASES SOURCE CODE FOR THE JAVA(TM) 2 PLATFORM 2/24/99

January 1999

MAJOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURERS SUPPORT JAVA(TM) TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION 1/13/99
JAVA SPOT NEWS
  • Major Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Support Java Technology for Digital Television
  • Beta Release of RMI-IIOP Now Available
  • Sun Delivers Cross-Platform Enterprise Load Testing Tool
  • Java Accessibility Architect Earl Johnson Participates in White House Ceremony
  • Awards Roundup
 1/13/99
SUN UNLEASHES JINI(TM) CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY, SMASHING TRADITIONAL NETWORK CONNECTIVITY BARRIERS FOR GOOD 1/25/99
JAVA SPOT NEWS
  • It's Out of the Bottle - Sun Introduces JiniTM Connection Technology
  • Applications Built on NetDynamics Win Two "Best of Year" Awards
 1/26/99

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