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August 2005
Sun Developer Network NEWSLETTER
The Sun Developer Network Program Newsletter is a monthly email informing developers of the latest news, resources, programs, and events available through the Sun Developer Network.

WHAT'S NEW   FEATURES  » The Network on Wheels -- Java Developers, Start Your Programming Engines! Siemens VDO Automotive's TLA architecture transforms the automobile into an open, mobile, networked device, allowing seamless upgrades to a car's functionality at any time during the car's life cycle.    » Configuring Sun Java System Identity Manager as a Service for the Solaris 10 OS Find out how to configure Sun Java System Identity Manager as a service in the Solaris 10 Operating System, using Service Management Facility (SMF). This example configuration uses MySQL 4.0.15 and Tomcat/Apache, which are provided as part of the Solaris 10 03/05 release.     PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS  » Join the Sun Software Product User Groups! Fall meetings are planned for the Identity Management and Communications User Groups (East coast, USA) and for the Portal Server and Identity Management User Groups (Europe). Learn best practices from fellow developers and give input to, and hear from, Product Teams.    » Sun Java Studio Enterprise 8 Early Access Program Join the Sun Java Studio Enterprise 8 Early Access Program for a chance to win an Apple iPod Mini or a Java Platform 10th Anniversary T-shirt.    » Compilers and Tools on Linux The compiler team at Sun Microsystems is pleased to make available alpha builds of Sun Studio Compilers for the Linux OS. These engineering builds are freely available to the Linux community for evaluation purposes on x64 (AMD64) and x86-based systems.    » Sun Java Studio Creator 2 Early Access The early access version of Sun Java Studio Creator 2 has been uncaged! Preview new features including beautiful components, a great style sheet editor, easy access to databases, a streamlined application model, and more.   ANNOUNCEMENTS  » JavaOne Conference PDF's available NOW JavaOne Conference presentations are now available online free of charge. If you missed the Conference or just missed a presentation you can access it by going to the conference web site.    » Save 15% on Live Virtual Class Training from Sun Bring the instructor right to your desktop with Sun's New Live Virtual Class. Take Internet-based training to the next level and experience online learning with the interaction of a live instructor. Class topics include Java, Solaris, and Web services. Offer expires 12/31/05.    » Free Sun Developer Workstation When You Subscribe to Sun Services The Sun Ultra 20 workstation offers blazing x64 performance, development tools, and support for multiple operating systems--free when you sign up for three years of Sun support services at $29.95 per month. U.S. only - offer expires 9/30/05.    » The Java Programming Language, Fourth Edition A definitive tutorial introduction to the Java language and essential libraries and an indispensable reference for all programmers, including those with extensive experience. Ken Arnold, James Gosling, and David Holmes have updated this classic to reflect the major enhancements in Java 2 Standard Edition 5.0. Buy it Now!    » Participate in a Worldwide Survey IDC, an independent market research company, is conducting a worldwide survey about developer networks. We encourage your participation in this brief, 20 minute survey regardless of what role you may play in the software development life cycle. Information you provide is intended to be used only in aggregation with the answers of other respondents. Complete the survey and provide your email address to receive: - Access to a pre-selected IDC publication - Access to a selected subset of this survey's results when they become available -A chance to win 1 of 5 free Full Conference passes to the 2006 JavaOne conference (travel and lodging not included). Take the survey now.

HIGHLIGHTED FEATURE    JXTA Technology Brings the Internet Back to Its Origin JXTA technology enables a world in which billions of network services will be able to discover and interact with each other in an ad hoc and decentralized manner through a multitude of virtual Internet domains.   RESOURCES  » Java User Groups Join one of more than 500 Java User Groups in over 100 countries or start your own.   » Java Technology Blogs Find out what James Gosling and other influential folks in the Java industry are saying about Java technology topics and more.   » java.com -- So Cool, It's Hot! Visit the new java.com today and try out the latest Java technology-based games, apps, and services for desktop, mobile, and "everywhere" platforms. Hang out and read the blog in the new Duke's Zone. Test your Java technology acumen and get the free "Java Get Powered" logo. Of course, on java.com you can also download the latest version of Java software for the desktop.

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