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To: derek cao who wrote (5363)	2/5/1998 2:22:00 PM
From: Punko	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 19080

Check out javasoft.com For some info on where Java is headed. Java will enable devices, services, applications that you can't even imagine now. And what will serve up the data to these devices and apps? Probably not SQL*Server. But I will agree with you that the pace seems a bit slow relative to the hype, and people legitimately have the right to ask 'Where's the beef?' Take a look at these JavaOne conference abstracts: Java Technology Enabled Webphones Abstract: The familiarity of the telephone as a reliable device in the home has rewarded it with its likely emergence as the first of many Java-based "information appliances" scheduled for availability this year. As a testament to the Java platform reliability, scaleability, security, and usability, many of the new webphone (internet screenphone) vendors are including Java platform support in their products. This panel will provide the first comprehensive look at these compelling devices, and give developers and service providers an opportunity to begin contemplating application development for this hot new device category. Time: To be determined Place: To be determined The Java Platform Revolution: Year Three Speaker: Lew Tucker, Sun Microsystems, Inc. Abstract: The Java technology momentum is moving at an incredible pace. Since its introduction at the SunWorldTM event in May of 1995, Java technology has been embraced by over 700,000 developers, and thousands of applications are now available. Both large and small companies are rapidly adopting Java technology (the language, platform, and related devices and systems) for a strategic advantage over competitors. This session will review the past year and look ahead towards what is to come, highlighting the impact that Java technology may have on the future of our industry. Time: To be determined Place: To be determined Java Technology Devices: Beyond the Desktop Abstract: The scaleability of the Java platforms has promised the proliferation of Java technology computing onto non-traditional computing devices such as wireless phones, internet screenphones, handheld computers, set-top boxes, and even smartcards or rings. This session will provide the opportunity to hear directly from manufacturers who have announced products in the consumer device space and their reasons for electing to include Java platform support in their devices. Time: To be determined Place: To be determined Java Technology in Wireless Communications Abstract: When The Network Is The ComputerTM, the network doesn't even have to be physically connected. This session will explore some of the forays Java technology has been making into the wireless industry. From wide area networks such as cellular to local area networks and in-building penetration, Java platforms are enabling the extension of traditional computing networks. This panel will explore some of the wireless application scenarios already extending productivity and efficiency in various industries. Time: To be determined Place: To be determined