New version of Java Platform

New York, N.Y.— Sun Microsystems Inc. recently announced the availability of the Java 2 platform, the next release of the core Java technology. According to the company, the Java 2 platform is the definitive environment for enterprises aiming to build and install web-centric software applications that can run on a variety of computers, servers and other computing devices.

By Staff March 1, 1999

New York, N.Y.— Sun Microsystems Inc. recently announced the availability of the Java 2 platform, the next release of the core Java technology. According to the company, the Java 2 platform is the definitive environment for enterprises aiming to build and install web-centric software applications that can run on a variety of computers, servers and other computing devices. The Java 2 platform provides software programmers with the speed, security and functionality that make it easier than ever to create interoperable, mission-critical enterprise applications. This platform provides a more flexible security model, powerful performance enhancements, interoperability with other enterprise systems, easier application development, improved globalization and even more consistent cross-platform deployment. Sun Microsystems