The Java^TM Platform

A White Paper

By Douglas Kramer

With contributions by Bill Joy and David Spenhoff

What is the Java^TM Platform?

The Java Base Platform

The Embedded Java Platform

Benefits of the Java Platform

End-User Benefits

Developer Benefits

Administrative and Support Benefits

Applets and Applications

Where Will the Java Platform Be Deployed?

Java Processors

JavaOS^TM

A Word About the Java Language

A Look Inside the Java Platform

Java Virtual Machine

Java Core API

Java Standard Extension API

Java Security API

Java Media API

Java Enterprise API

Java Commerce API

Java Server API

Java Management API

Java Compile and Runtime Environments