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July 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  » Charles's Corner To stay current with Java technology, Charles Ditzel, a partner area technologist at Sun, started keeping some notes on interesting web sites he visited. Here's his most recent list.    » A Week of Learning, Community, and Innovation The 2005 JavaOne Conference was inspiring, wild, fun and a fitting celebration for the 10th birthday of Java technology.    » Building and Strengthening the Java Brand It's time to simplify the Java platform name architecture, and we think you'll like it.     PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS  » Developer's Dream Workstation Ever dream of a multi-platform, dual-core ready workstation that provides blazing x64 performance, supports 32-bit/64-bit applications, and comes preloaded with award-winning, enterprise-class development software? Meet the new Sun Ultra 20 Workstation.    » 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  » Core Java 2, Volume I: Fundamentals A no-nonsense tutorial and reliable reference, this book features thoroughly tested real-world examples. Buy now and save 30%!    » Core Java 2, Volume II: Advanced Features Covers advanced user-interface programming and the enterprise features of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE). Buy now and save 30%!    » NetBeans IDE Field Guide NetBeans 4.1 is today's state-of-the-art Java IDE, and the first free, open source IDE to support Java 2 Standard Edition 5.0. Buy now and save 30%!    » Hello World(s): From Code to Culture With insights from Java gurus including James Gosling, this title is essential for anyone who is passionate about working with Java. Buy now and Save 20%!    » The Java Language Specification Written by the inventors of the technology, The Java Language Specification, Third Edition, is the definitive technical reference for the Java programming language. Buy now and save 30%!

HIGHLIGHTED FEATURE    OpenSolaris Project Launched A community driven development effort, the OpenSolaris project is an open source operating system aimed at developers and users who want to develop and improve operating systems. Download the source and get started today!   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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