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To: drmorgan who wrote (6536)10/10/1997 2:26:00 PM
From: Jeffery E. Forrest   of 22053
 
Thought this might be of interest to you in particular.
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Highlights -- October 10, 1997

Find out the exact changes Microsoft made to core Java in its SDK
Should MS be allowed to alter Java's key class libraries? Speak out!

Dear JavaWorld reader,

Greetings from JavaWorld Alert, your e-mail link to what's new at javaworld.com.

JavaWorld exposes "deceptive" changes in SDK for Java

Alan Baratz, JavaSoft president, charged Microsoft with "deceptively" altering key classes and inserting them in its SDK, but no one has indicated just what those alterations are -- until now!

JavaWorld's expert Java developer John Zukowski has taken time out of his daily duties to wade through Microsoft's SDK source and identify what's new, missing, or different in the class libraries from Microsoft -- things that may prevent you from writing 100% Pure Java code. John has exposed 6 areas "of great concern" to developers trying to adhere to "write once, run anywhere":

javaworld.com

Also: Don't forget: JavaWorld offers the complete story on the Sun/Microsoft lawsuit with 2 essential articles. See:

"Sun-Microsoft dispute gets ugly"
javaworld.com
"What does Sun's lawsuit against Microsoft mean for Java developers?"
javaworld.com

Should Microsoft be allowed to alter the key class libraries of Java?

Take our new reader poll!

In our efforts to keep up with the the issues that matter most to developers, we've posted another reader poll. Let us -- and your peers -- know what you think about the real question behind the Sun/Microsoft lawsuit by casting your vote and offering your opinions:

nigeria.wpi.com

Thanks for reading JavaWorld!

The Editors
JavaWorld -- IDG's Web magazine for Java developers
javaworld.com
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