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Early Access version of Java RTS 2.2 Released

Just in time for the start of JavaOne 2009, Sun released the latest version of its real-time Java platform, Java RTS 2.2, in early access form.  New features of this release include but are not limited to:

• OS Platform support for Solaris 10 (x86 and Sparc - Update 5 & 6), Red Hat MRG 1.1 and  SUSE Linux Enterprise Real-Time 10 (SP2 Update 4)
• 64-bit support for the three operating systems mentioned above. In addition, 32-bit support continues to be supported.
• Faster throughput. Java RTS 2.2 utilizes a new dynamic (JIT) compiler targeted for Java SE 7 which contains several performance improvements including a new register allocator.
• TSV (Thread Scheduling Visualizer) enhancements.
  
• NetBeans plug-in support for Java RTS and TSV. 
• New Initialization-Time-Compilation (ITC) options including the ability to wild card a set of methods vs listing single methods and support for specifying compilation based on thread type.
• Auto-tuning and startup improvements made to the Real-time Garbage Collector (RTGC).
• New documentation including a Java RTS Quick Start Guide to get new users started quickly with minimum programming and configuration.

A 90-day evaluation is available here: http://java.sun.com/javase/technologies/realtime/index.jsp.  For more detailed information on OS support and new functionality, check out the 2.2 Release Notes.

Posted at 02:46PM Jun 10, 2009 by jtc in Sun  |  Comments[0]

JavaFX Book Arrives!

Since the beginning, the deadlines set forth for producing our book have been aggressive to say the least.  Ultimately, we wanted them to be physically available for sale at the JavaOne 2009 conference.  These things arrived literally hot off the press, having been flown in the opening day of the show.  This effort was not in vain; the results are in.  According to our friends at Digital Guru, JavaFX was definitely the hot topic of the week and JavaFX - Developing Rich Internet Applications was the best seller.  Furthermore as of 9:52AM Eastern Time 09-June-2009, Amazon reports that its sales rank is a very respectable 21,873.  Not bad for just a few days showing.

These sales were no doubt fueled by Larry Ellison's cameo appearance during the first JavaOne keynote.  Clearly hampered by what he could and could not say due to Oracle's pending acquisition of Sun, Larry went out of his way to promote the future of JavaFX.  He must have mentioned it a half dozen times during his 10 minute or so appearance.  On behalf of Eric and the other Jim, thanks bud.

Posted at 10:06AM Jun 09, 2009 by jtc in Sun  |  Comments[0]