Sun posts beta of next-generation Java Sun Microsystems has released a beta version of its next-generation Java standard for building business software. Sun posted on its Web site a beta version of Java 2 Enterprise Edition, which bundles a mix of Java technologies that gives developers a uniform way to build business software. The Java 2 EE competes with Microsoft's programming model called Windows Distributed Internet Applications. Sun will ship the final version of Java 2 EE in December....

Microsoft patches Java bug. microsoft patches java bug. The flaw affects all versions of IE 4 and 5, as well as other programs that incorporate Microsoft's version of Java....

Sun maintains control of Java. sun maintains control of java. Until only a few weeks ago, IBM, HP, Intel, Compaq and Oracle were supporting the transfer of control over Java standards to OpenServer.org. Until only a few weeks ago, IBM, HP, Intel, Compaq and Oracle were supporting the transfer of control over Java standards to OpenServer.org. Oracle, however, cut a last minute deal with Sun to license Sun's Java 2 Enterprise Edition and has dropped its support of OpenServer.org....

Java has won, says Sun. java has won. In an interview given during the JavaOne conference, Patricia Sueltz said that she believes an executive committee will help Java progress, despite media coverage concerning Sun's attitude toward such an organization....

Report: Java, 8i, C++ experts in demand. report java. A new study reports high demand in the U.S. for technical professionals with Java, Oracle 8/8i or C++ expertise....

Cell phone Java standard announced. cell phone java standard announced. Sun has announced that it, with its business partners, has created the much-anticipated standard for cell phone Java operations. Sun has announced that it, with its business partners, has created the much-anticipated standard for cell phone Java operations....

GM, Sun agree to make OnStar Java. gm. Sun Microsystems will work with General Motors' subsidiary OnStar, a provider of wireless services for drivers, to push Java as the standard for automotive computing. Sun Microsystems will work with General Motors' subsidiary OnStar, a provider of wireless services for drivers, to push Java as the standard for automotive computing. GM reportedly wants Java because it should enable the sale of OnStar services to other carmakers' regardless of their hardware....

Sun starts Java P2P project. sun starts java p2p project. There is no specific application in mind though the company admits that the technology is attractive as a means of building interest in Java and its server systems. It is believed, though, that Java would solve many of the problems that P2P systems, interacting with diverse systems, now face. For more on the Java story, see news.com....

MS settles Java suit with Sun. ms settles java suit with sun. Microsoft Corp. has paid $20 million to Sun Microsystems to end the case claiming that the Redmond OS company altered Java, in violation of its licensing agreement, so that it worked optimally only on Windows. The settlement ends Microsoft's Java licenses and prevents the company from using the Java trademark in new products....