Sun Posts Next Generation Of Java Source

Sun Microsystems Inc. (sun.com) announced that it has posted its next version of Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) to the developer community for early review and developer involvement.

"Last June we experimented with a transparent development process by releasing snapshots of the J2SE 5.0 software early and it was a great success," said Jeff Jackson, vice president Java platform development and Java tools.

Java developers can join the new Java platform project on java.net to download build 12 of the next version of J2SE source code and participate in developer forums. In the future, java.net is expected to enable a streamlined process for patch submissions.

As committed at the JavaOne conference in June of this year, Sun has taken steps to simplify the Java technology license to give easier access to non-profit and academic developers.

Today Sun has implemented this simplified license, known as the Java Research License (JRL). Simpler than the previous Sun Community Source Licensing (SCSL) that has been in force for Java technology for nearly six years, the JRL provides developers and researchers with greater flexibility. Sun is also considering adjustments to the Java distribution license to continue to ease developer access.