hen we first set out to document the full history of Java’s emergence and development, we knew we’d have an interesting and enjoyable time of it. From its conception in
hanks to the latest judicial ruling in the Microsoft Corp. case, it seems the world won’t be getting a pair of Baby Bills any time soon. Between Judge Thomas Penfield
Go to:? pre-1995-1995? 1996? 1997? 1999? 2000-2001 = mouseover explanation = pop-up sidebar Jan. 20 – JDK 1.1 cumulative downloads top 2 million, says Sun. March JFC ships with “Swing”.
Go to:? 1996? 1997? 1998? 1999? 2000-2001 = mouseover explanation = pop-up sidebarJan. 15, 1991 Green Project begins.1991-92 – James Gosling, Mike Sheridan, Patrick Naughton start work on “Oak.” Gosling
Go to:? pre-1995-1995? 1996? 1997? 1998? 1999 = mouseover explanation = pop-up sidebar Feb. 8 – Sun submits next versions of J2EE and J2SE to JCP. Feb. 29 – Java
Go to:? pre-1995-1995? 1996? 1998? 1999? 2000-2001 = mouseover explanation = pop-up sidebar Jan. 11 – JavaBeans JDK released. Feb. 18 Java JDK 1.1 ships. Feb. 28 Java 1.1 support
Go to:? pre-1995-1995? 1997? 1998? 1999? 2000-2001 = mouseover explanation = pop-up sidebar Jan. 23 JDK 1.0 released. February JavaWorld launches. February Netscape Navigator 2.0 browser includes Java. JavaBeans announced.
Go to:? pre-1995-1995? 1996? 1997? 1998? 2000-2001 = mouseover explanation = pop-up sidebar Jan. 13 Support for Java in digital TV announced at the Consumer Electronics Show. Jan. 25 Jini
ill the increasing importance of the Java programming language in the IT world eventually stunt its own growth? Ironically, the answer may be yes. Why? Because there aren’t nearly enough
