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Java
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A high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. Java was originally called OAK, and was designed for handheld devices and set-top boxes. Oak was unsuccessful so in 1995 Sun changed the name to Java and modified the language to take advantage of the burgeoning World Wide Web. Java is an object-oriented language similar to C++, but simplified to eliminate language features that cause common programming errors. Java source code files (files with a .java extension) are compiled into a format called bytecode (files with a .class extension), which can then be executed by a Java interpreter. Compiled Java code can run on most computers because Java interpreters and runtime environments, known as Java Virtual Machines (VMs), exist for most operating systems, including UNIX, the Macintosh OS, and Windows. Bytecode can also be converted directly into machine language instructions by a just-in-time compiler (JIT). Java is a general purpose programming language with a number of features that make the language well suited for use on the World Wide Web. Small Java applications are called Java applets and can be downloaded from a Web server and run on your computer by a Java-compatible Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
JavaBoutique's Java Jargon Q and A 
Selena Sol, author of the JavaBoutique's Introduction to Java, answers users' questions about Java and the Internet.
EarthWeb's JARS Web Site
Home page for the Java Applet Rating Service from EarthWeb. Features a huge collection of reviewed and rated Java applets in a variety of categories, as well as many resources for Java, JavaScript, JavaBeans, ActiveX, VRML, and Perl.
Updated on Aug 5, 1998
Introduction to Java
A comprehensive introduction to Java programming, in a easy-to-understand tutorial format.
Updated on Jul 16, 1998
Java home page
Offers Java news and feature articles, white papers, products and APIs, developer information, user groups, event listing, FAQs, and a download directory.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
Java programming resources
A collection of resources for the Java programmer including download sites, FAQs, tutorials, the API, language specification, book lists, applet and class library collections, examples with source code, PostScript reference sheets, and security information.
Updated on Jul 31, 1998
Java tutorial and lecture notes
Covers Java 1.0 and includes several hundred pages of lecture notes from an Introduction to Java Programming course given by the author of "The Java Developer's Resource." This tutorial also provides examples and exercises.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
JavaWorld online magazine
JavaWorld magazine is IDG's magazine for the Java community of developers, managers, and enthusiasts who want to learn more about the revolutionary Java programming language and related technologies, including JavaScript. JavaWorld offers hands-on, how-to features and columns by Java experts, tips and tricks, news, reviews, applets, and resources.
Updated on Aug 5, 1998
The Programmer's Source - Java programming resources
This resource page provides many links to FAQs, tutorials and documentation, newsgroups, mailing lists and discussions, applet sites, Java porting projects, and other Java sites.
Updated on May 22, 1997
Allaire: Jrun
Describes Allaire's Jrun product.
Updated on Jun 26, 1998
Building distributed systems in Java
This technical paper discusses various approaches to building distributed applications in Java with a particular focus on the use of applets and Java ORBs.
CaffeineMark's Java performance report
Contains Java performance information, system comparisons, and benchmark reports. Also provides links to industry articles and press releases about CaffeineMark, a Java applet which measures the performance of your system.
Updated on Nov 12, 1997
CORBA and Java resources
Links to CORBA, Java, and RMI programming related information.
Updated on May 7, 1998
Cup O'Joe - Java resource site
Offers Java related news items and resources for applets, applications, classes, JDK, and utilities. Also contains discussion forums and mailing list and newsletter subscription information.
Updated on Jul 10, 1998
FreewareJava.com
Categorized links to free Java applets of all types, Java tutorials, resources, and articles.
IBM's Java Page
Resource site for IBM developers using Java. Contains information about applications, applets and servlets, as well as developer tools and assistance, FAQs, white papers, and user groups.
Updated on Aug 5, 1998
Java Coffee Break
Offers a collection of tutorials, applets, FAQs, articles, and related links.
Java disassembler
Contains overviews and source code for a Class to Java program that reads a .class file and converts to the original .java file and a Class View program that reads a .class file and display its contents.
Updated on Nov 19, 1997
Java IDL
Provides background information, a download link, documentation, and related information for the early access release of Java IDL. Jave IDL is part of JavaSoft's platform APIs and provides interoperability with CORBA.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
Java Joint
Hosted by the Web Developer's Journal, this site contains links to Java and JavaScript: tutorials, reviews of Java development tools, free downloads, book reviews, discussion groups, examples, and related Java links.
Updated on Jul 18, 1998
Java Lobby
The Java Lobby is an unaffiliated industry watchdog for Java related activites and advancement. Their site hosts a collection of information devoted to people who share a common interest in Java software development and the advancement of Java standards and software.
Updated on Jul 23, 1998
Java on ZD Enterprise
Current index of Java reviews, resources, newsgroups, opions, events, downloads, vendors, and related Web sites.
Java Programmer's FAQ
Answers frequently-asked questions by Java programmers.
Java Security book information and resources
Contains information on the book, "Java Security: Hostile Applets, Holes, and Antidotes", and a comprehensive collection of links on Java security.
Updated on May 7, 1998
Java/HotJava FAQ index
Contains answers to general questions about Java, HotJava and the Java Development Kit (JDK) as well as where to obtain JDK source code, licensing information, and questions about security features in Java enabled browsers.
Javadomain.com
Resource site for downloadable Java applets, Java information sites, and news items.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
JavaOne Developer Conference site
Provides a call for papers for the 1999 conference, as well as archived information from 1996, 1997 and 1998 conferences.
Updated on May 12, 1998
Licensing guidelines for Java source
Provides information on obtaining the Java language source, source release and language FAQs, and information on porting.
Updated on Aug 5, 1998
Microsoft on Java
This site is dedicated to providing information and answering questions about Microsoft's Java products and strategies.
Updated on Jul 20, 1998
Smalig.com
Free online guide for Visual Basic and Java developers Tutorials, tips and tricks, examples, downloads, links, the lot.
The Digital Tool and Die Group
The tool tips section of this site offers a good collection of links for Webmasters and Web developers. Categories include: HTML, CGI, Perl, Java, Javascript, UNIX, and Windows 95.
Updated on Aug 1, 1998
The Internet, Java and CORBA Resource Guide
An encyclopedia of abstracts covering Enterprise IT strategy and the application of universal standards of the Internet, CORBA and Java. Included are abstracts on case studies, success stories and tutorials.
Updated on Aug 5, 1998
The Java Boutique - Java IDEs
Features downloadable Java development environment demos, as well as a large collection of links to Java FAQs, how to articles, applets, reviews, and IDEs.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
The Java Tutorial - A Practical Guide for Programmers
Covers the fundamentals of programming in the Java language as well as information about the Java Development Kit (JDK), JavaBeans, JAR files, and JNI. This tutorial is hosted by Sun Microsystems.
The Java Virtual Machine Specification
Description of and link to the online version of the book entitled "The Java Virtual Machine Specification" by Sun's own designers of the Java VM, Tim Lindholm and Frank Yellin.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
Yahoo!'s Java applets page
Yahoo!'s directory of Java applets.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
Yahoo!'s Java page
Yahoo!'s directory of Java.
Updated on Aug 4, 1998
Yahoo!'s Jave Virtual Machines page
Yahoo!'s directory of Java Virtual Machines.
Updated on Aug 2, 1998
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