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JAVA Questions and Answers: JDK Software Home Page

The document discusses Java technology and answers common questions about it. It covers the current releases of Java Development Kit which contain tools like the Java compiler, virtual machine, and class libraries. It notes security issues have been reported with JavaScript but not Java applets. It advises developers to only use classes in the java.* packages and not sun.* packages, as the latter are subject to change. The name Java was chosen to evoke qualities like liveliness and was not an acronym but a reference to the hot drink programmers enjoy.

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JAVA Questions and Answers: JDK Software Home Page

The document discusses Java technology and answers common questions about it. It covers the current releases of Java Development Kit which contain tools like the Java compiler, virtual machine, and class libraries. It notes security issues have been reported with JavaScript but not Java applets. It advises developers to only use classes in the java.* packages and not sun.* packages, as the latter are subject to change. The name Java was chosen to evoke qualities like liveliness and was not an acronym but a reference to the hot drink programmers enjoy.

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JAVA Questions and answers

1. What releases of Java technology are currently available? What do they contain?
The Java programming language is currently shipping from Sun Microsystems, Inc. as the
Java Development Kit (JDKTM). All Sun releases of the JDK software are available from
the JDK software home page (http://java.sun.com/products/jdk/).
Each release of the Java Development Kit (JDK) contains:
•Java Compiler
•Java Virtual Machine*
•Java Class Libraries
•Java AppletViewer
•Java Debugger and other tools
•Documentation (in a separate download bundle)
To run Java 1.0 applets, use Netscape Navigator 3.x or other browsers that support Java
applets. To run Java 1.1.x applets, use HotJavaTM 1.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or other
browsers that support the newest version of the Java API.
2. What are the security problems I've heard about JavaScript technology scripts?
JavaScript technology is a scripting language used with Netscape Navigator. There have
been reports of privacy problems with JavaScript technology, and Netscape is committed
to addressing those concerns. JavaScript technology cannot be used to invoke Java
applets. The privacy problems reported with JavaScript technology are not present in Java
applets.
3. Why developers should not write programs that call 'sun' packages
Java Software supports into the future only classes in java.* packages, not sun.*
packages. In general, API in sun.* is subject to change at any time without notice. For
more details, see the article Why Developers Should Not Write Programs That Call 'sun'
Packages.
4. Where did the Java name come from? What does it stand for?
The name was chosen during one of several brainstorming sessions held by the Java
software team. We were aiming to come up with a name that evoked the essence of the
technology -- liveliness, animation, speed, interactivity, and more. "Java" was chosen from
among many, many suggestions. The name is not an acronym, but rather a reminder of that
hot, aromatic stuff that many programmers like to drink lots of.

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