NEW YORK, LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ --
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced the immediate
availability of the Java(TM) 2 Platform, Micro Edition, (J2ME(TM)) Connected
Device Configuration (CDC) and Foundation profile for Linux. Together, these
components of the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition form a platform for networked
devices in the home, auto and factory floor.
With this announcement, Sun demonstrated its commitment to support Linux
across the Java platform, extending the benefits of open network computing to
embedded systems. Linux has matured quickly into an increasingly popular
operating system and is now emerging in the embedded systems market.
"There are a growing number of Java technology developers who are building
applications for consumer devices running on Linux," said Richard Green,
vice president, Java Software, Software Systems Group, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
"Now, with the availability of J2ME technologies on Linux, the 2.5 million
Java technology developers worldwide can support a whole series of
next-generation, intelligent services on today's modern clients."
J2ME CDC and Foundation profile target next-generation consumer
electronics devices such as advanced digital television set-top boxes,
residential gateways, automotive and other mobile systems. Sun opened the
J2ME platform specification under the Java Community Process(SM) (JCP)
program, the open participative process for developing and revising Java
technology specifications, reference implementations and technology
compatibility kits.
"The availability of J2ME on Linux allows Java technology developers to
leverage their applications and services across multiple deployment platforms
from embedded consumer devices to the server," said Tony de la Lama,
vice president and general manager of Borland's Java Business Unit. "As a
J2ME licensee, Borland is committed to supporting wireless application
development with our JBuilder development environment running on Linux."
"Symbian's Java technology strategy for future wireless information
devices is built on the Connected Device Configuration and Foundation Profile.
Sun's Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition technologies, including CDC and
Foundation, enable the Symbian platform to provide the best in class Java
technology implementation required by the wireless community for rapid
development and secure deployment of services," said Jeremy Copp,
VP Business Relationships, Symbian.
J2ME on Linux joins Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE(TM)) and
Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE(TM)) to provide expanded Java
technology support on Linux. With the union of the Java 2 platform and Linux,
end users can run thousands of Java technology based applications and Java
technology developers can write and deploy applications based upon the most
advanced Java platform on the Linux operating system.
Availability
Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition CDC and Foundation profile is immediately
available for download at: http://www.sun.com/software/communitysource/
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The
Computer(TM)" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. to its position as a
leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that
power the Internet and allow companies worldwide to dot-com their businesses.
With $17.6 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than
170 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com.
NOTE: Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, The Network Is The Computer,
Java, Java Community Process, J2ME, J2SE and J2EE are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Mike Shuster, 408-517-6820, or
michael.shuster@sun.com, or Aaron Wells, 408-343-1557, or
aaron.wells@sun.com, both of Sun Microsystems, Inc.; or Allison
Kelley of Burson-Marsteller, 202-530-4631, or
allison_kelley@was.bm.com, for Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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