A release of the Java^TM 2 Platform, Standard Edition version 1.4.1 software for Windows, Linux, and Solaris^TM is now available to the Java community! Additionally, Early Access 64-bit releases for Itanium processors are available for both Linux and Windows.

Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE^TM) software is the premier solution for rapidly developing and deploying mission-critical, enterprise applications. Version 1.4.1 builds upon Java technology's cross-platform support and robust security model with new features and functionality, enhanced performance and scalability, and improved reliability and serviceability. Version 1.4.1 advances rich client application development and provides the foundation for standards-based, interoperable Web services that can be built and deployed today!

In addition to new features, version 1.4.1 addresses key customer issues and is fully compatible with previous J2SE software releases.

To report a bug or to request a feature for the Java 2 SDK, please checkout http://java.sun.com/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi.

To submit comments or suggestions about the Java 2 SDK, please send mail to the most appropriate engineering team from the list at Java Software email addresses.