JBoss 4.0 - The Official Guide Shipping`   26 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
The JBoss project has announced that Sams publishing will be shipping JBoss 4.0 - The Official Guide within days. "Sams has done an incredible job with the layout and design, and the book looks sharp. Keep an eye out for it at your local bookstore. If you want to order directly from the publisher, the coupon code SAMS-06-J30 should be good for a 30% discount through June."
Source: Java.net

NetBeans 4.1 Release Candidate - Your Feedback Wanted   25 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
The NetBeans project has announced the release of their version 4.1 Release Candidate. "Work done on the 4.1 Release Candidate consists mainly of stabilization of the core and on performance. We are asking for your help in testing the release and providing your feedback. We are getting close to the final release which is scheduled for mid-May."
Source: Java.net

JHighlight 1.0rc   25 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
uwyn has announced the initial public release of JHightlight. They write in, "JHighlight is an embeddable Java syntax highlighting library that supports Java, HTML, XHTML, XML, and LZX languages and outputs to XHTML. The library can be used in several ways: embedded into another tool (for instance a blog or forum), through the command-line to generate highlighted files locally, or as a servlet filter to highlight source files on your server on-the- fly. It also supports RIFE templates tags and highlights them clearly so that you can easily identify the difference between your RIFE markup and the actual marked up source."
Source: Java.net

Apple Java Update for OS X 10.3.9   25 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
Apple has released a Java update for people who've upgraded OS X to version 10.3.9 and are experiencing problems. "After updating to Mac OS X 10.3.9, some systems may have issues with Java applications and Java-enabled websites when using Safari. Safari may unexpectedly quit, and standalone Java applications may unexpectedly quit or not launch. This update resolves that issue."
Source: Java.net

Borland Open Sourcing JBuilder to Eclipse   25 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
After a drop in revenue, Borland is set to announce that it is donating the source code for JBuilder to the Eclipse project. "'We will give customers something that's differentiated in the market and do it with a lot less investment on our part,' Fuller said. Borland is expected to announce full details of its plans during the next couple of weeks, however Fuller did indicate Borland expects to make money from the move by charging enterprise users for support."
Source: Java.net

Jamecs 0.6.0 - CMS   25 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
The Jamecs Java CMS project has announced its milestone version 0.60 release. "This is a major milestone release in Jamecs' development, and incorporates the first real implementation of the new AV5.5 Jamberry Architecture, together with many new features, and the introduction of a basic Web management interface. As a system, Jamecs has now reached the point where it is usable, and (I hope) useful. The promises made by the system's advanced design are finally starting to ring true." The project has also improved the documentation and provides a demo database.
Source: Java.net

Tiger Envelopes 0.6.4 - Mail Encryption   25 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
The Tiger Envelopes Java mail cryptology project has released version 0.6.4 with minor feature enhancements for Mac users. "Automatically gets existing email server information from your system for Mac Mail. Sends you a notice when a new key comes in, so you can check the fingerprint." Tiger Envelopes is a personal mail proxy with automatic encryption.
Source: Java.net

Early Draft Review: JSR 248 - Mobile Service Architecture for CLDC   25 Apr 2005 04:00 GMT
Nokia and Vodaphone have published an early draft review of JSR 248 - Mobile Service Architecture for CLDC. "The Mobile Service Architecture for CLDC Specification is an architectural overview that describes the essential client components of an end-to-end wireless environment. It will describe recommended combinations of technologies using J2ME. It is a guide for the correct use of the various Java technologies that can be used in a wireless environment. As a normative specification, the Mobile Service Architecture for CLDC Specification will trigger compatibility requirements to be reflected in the TCK. Service and content providers can use the Mobile Service Architecture for CLDC Specification as a target for development and require conformance."
Source: Java.net

Sun Launches JES Release 3   22 Apr 2005 16:06 GMT
Sun Microsystems Inc. has released an update to its Java Enterprise System that includes support for additional platforms, a set of new components not previously part of the JES, and a new price. JES Release 3 is now supporting Windows 2000, Windows XP, HP-UX, and
Source: JavaKB

Sun Launches JES Release 3   22 Apr 2005 16:06 GMT
Sun Microsystems Inc. has released an update to its Java Enterprise System that includes support for additional platforms, a set of new components not previously part of the JES, and a new price. JES Release 3 is now supporting Windows 2000, Windows XP, HP-UX, and
Source: JavaKB