OpenSolaris Launches   15 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
Sun has offically launched its OpenSolaris project. "There are many ways for developers to immediately start contributing to the project, such as testing code, fixing bugs, documenting processes, and suggesting RFEs. You can also follow the technical conversations among Solaris engineers and the community on the long-term co-development model. Additionally, Sun is collaborating with the OpenSolaris Community Advisory board (CAB) on the overall governance proposal — which will be debated, iterated, and ratified in the open right on opensolaris.org."
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Unified I/O 2.4   15 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
The Unified I/O Java library project has released version 2.4. It has added the ability to manage memory with five available options: DROP_IMMEDIATELY, DROP_NEVER, DROP_LRU, DROP_FIFO & DROP_RANDOM.
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Sun Java Wireless Toolkit 2.3 Beta   15 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
Sun Microsystems has released version 2.3 Beta of its Sun Java Wireless Toolkit. The new version includes support for three more APIs: Security and Trust Services API (JSR 177) , Location API (JSR 179) , and Content Handler API (JSR 211). "The Sun Java Wireless Toolkit 2.3 Beta includes all of the advanced development features found in J2ME Wireless Toolkit 2.2, such as MIDlet signing, certificate management, integrated over-the-air (OTA) emulation, push registry emulation, and more."
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GeoServer 1.3.0-RC1   15 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
The GeoServer, a J2EE OpenGIS implementation, has released version 1.3.0-RC1 with major enhancments. "The biggest improvement is that JAI is no longer required, as GeoServer can now write GIF, PNG, and JPEG without relying on it (though installation is still recommended). GeoServer is on the 2.1.x stable branch of GeoTools, along with UDIG. Other improvements include better SLD error handling, better handling of coordinate transformations, Min/Max ScaleDenominator in SLD, WMS speed improvements, and a host of other small fixes."
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Lint4J 0.8.2 - Java Source Code Analyzer   15 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
The Lint4J Java source code analyzer project has released version 0.8.2 with minor feature enhancements and bugfixes. " This release adds several bugfixes and three new features. The XML report now contains the Non-commented Lines of Code metric (a.k.a. NLOC). The audit detects classes that implement an interface which a superclass implemented already as well as interfaces that declare a method already declared by an interface from which it derives."
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Apologies for interruption of service   14 Jun 2005 06:11 GMT
Sorry for the lack of announcements recently - the moderation software is playing up. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible... -- Jon Skeet - Source: JavaKB

Semantic Tools for Web Services - Eclipse Tools   14 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
IBM's alphaWorks has released an Eclipse plugin called Semantic Tools for Web Services. "Semantic Tools for Web Services is a set of Eclipse plug-ins that allow developers to insert into a WSDL document semantic annotations (references to concepts in a semantic model) that describe the semantics of the input, output, preconditions, and effects of service operations. A second plug-in matches the description of the service or composition of services to that for which a developer is searching."
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Java Sound JSR Project   14 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
A project "managing interest, people connections, and general discussion" of Java Sound JCP activity has begun. The Java Sound JSR Project write in, "Actual JSR development activity would also be coordinated here. Project members are enlisting involvement for the formation of a Java Sound JSR and Expert Group targeting the Mustang release!" Anyone interested in the space is encourage to pitch in.
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IDEtalk 0.5.6 - Collaboration Tool for IntelliJ IDEA   14 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
Kirill Maximov has released version 0.5.6 of his collaboration plugin for IntelliJ IDEA IDEtalk. He writes in, "The plugin is compatible with both IDEA 4.5 and forthcoming IDEA 5.0 (Irida). IDEtalk is a plugin for IntelliJ IDEA that adds collaboration features to this superb Java IDE. Currently it connects developers working in the same network, but we plan to support Jabber transport in the nearest future. The major features of the plugin are: send navigatable stacktrace to users from your contact list. Provide optional message; send code pointer to a user. No need to ask "Please open file xxx line yyy" while discussing a code; view list of files opened by your colleague; basic instant messaging; and basic session-wide history of messages."
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Project GlassFish Begins   14 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
Carla Mott of the new GlassFish project has announced the first release of a module for the project and the overall project itself. "The GlassFish Project is a gathering place for developers who wish to participate in the community development of the latest version of the Java™ 2, Enterprise Edition (J2EE™) SDK. Developers can participate in the development process where they can review source code, submit improvements, and join in technical discussions. GlassFish is a renewed partnership between Sun and the larger enterprise Java community. Community development means that you work under the Java Research License (JRL) with the important understanding to ensure compatibility of J2EE. It is the response to our developers who want access to the source code, the ability to contribute to the development of GlassFish, the server which is first with specifications, and enable them to understand Sun's J2EE development process while maintaining compatibility of J2EE." Carla has also released the first module: Webtier.
Source: Java.net