Sun Targets MS Java Virtual Machine Developers with Upgrade Program
10/10/2003 - Sun Microsystems, Inc., the inventor and leading advocate for Java[tm]software, announced a comprehensive program for developers upgrading Java applets and MS JVM based applications to the most current and compatible version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from Sun. The program's website, located at http://java.sun.com/upgrade, contains articles, upgrade guides, support forums, and diagnostic tools to help accellerate developer's efforts as they upgrade their applications.
Earlier this week, Sun and Microsoft Corporation announced their agreement on a new maintenance license for the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM) under which Microsoft will extend its support for its MSJVM until September 30, 2004. The objective of this agreement is to provide additional time for developers and enterprises to upgrade to current technologies while the MSJVM is still supported. This effort, combined with the successful Java distribution programs launched by Sun over the last year will help continue the smooth upgrade and distribution of Java worldwide.
Sun has designed a series of complementary programs for OEMs, consumers, and developers to ensure that a current version of Java software is freely available on desktops worldwide:
- Distribution Agreements - Source and binary redistribution licenses. Industry-leading PC vendors such as Apple, DELL, Gateway, HP,Samsung, Toshiba, and Tsinghua Tongfang intend to ship a current version of Java installed on their computers to provide a richer consumer experience. Sun has reached deals with companies representing approximately 50% of the wold wide shipping volume of PCs. See the recent announcement at: http://www.sun.com/smi/Press/sunflash/2003-09/sunflash.20030923.1.html
- Java.com - Sun's exciting new web site for Java computing. Consumers can enjoy the latest software, content showcase and email support free of charge. Since the site launched in January 2003 there have been 20 million downloads of Sun's JRE. See dozens of desktop and mobile Java applications at http://java.com.
- Java - Get It Now! - A simple way to offer customers the latest Java software. ISVs and developers can host a familiar button-initiated click through to the java.com site for a free download. Thousands of sites already link to java.com. See the button designs available at: http://logos.sun.com/logosite.jsp?Category=third&Logo=get-java.
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