Sun and Netscape Offer Developer Release of Java Foundation Classes; IBM, Apple Also Make Significant Contributions to Java Foundation Class Development

Business Wire, July 8, 1997

Contact: Arun Rao, Public Relations Digerati Corporation Phone: 214-365-9111 Email: arun@digerati.net

Digital Harbor

"The Java Foundation Classes provide a critical open standard undergirding the global convergence of PCs, NCs, minis, mainframes and intelligent devices," said Kim Cooper, Chairman and CEO of Digital Harbor, L.C. "We are anxiously embracing the JFC initiative in our efforts to produce a new generation of open, platform independent components, like WAV."

Contact: Roger Bell, Public Relations Phone: 801.224.0768 E-mail: rbell@dharbor.com

EarthWeb, Inc.

"EarthWeb endorses the Java Foundation Classes as a positive step forward for standardization of the Java libraries," said Andrew Breen, Software Engineering Director of EarthWeb Inc. "We will make great use of them in our next generation collaboration software product."

Contact: Andrew Breen, Software Engineering Director Email: abreen@earthweb.com

Informix Software, Inc.

"Informix enthusiastically supports Sun's Java Foundation Classes, which allow our customers to exploit the strengths of Java when developing their Enterprise applications," said Russ Henry, director of tools and connectivity marketing at Informix. "In addition to helping customers achieve their cross-platform computing goals, Informix-Data Director for Java's support for JFC will deliver easier to use Java applications through more effective user interfaces."

Contact: Jeff Lettes, Public Relations Phone: 415/926-6326 Email: jlettes@informix.com

ISA Services, Inc.

"As developers of Java-based enterprise applications, we are eagerly anticipating the release of the Java Foundation Classes", says Ron Repking, a Principal Consultant with ISA Services, Inc. "The JFC provides a vital piece in the development of rich GUI interfaces, a necessity for building enterprise applications for our clients. We have already started integrating the JFC into our complimentary product, the Athens Architectural Components, and expect to begin deploying applications using Athens and the JFC by the end of year."

Contact: Ron Repking, Principal Consultant Phone: 708/386-8497 E-mail: repking@isaserv.com

Lotus Development Corporation

"Lotus is very pleased to support Sun's announcement of the Java Foundation Class (JFC)," said Joe Forgione, Vice President, Business Development for Internet Applications Division, Lotus Development Corporation. "Lotus is building a set of Java applets and a Java-based NC Desktop operating environment. We believe that Java platform advances, such as the Java Foundation Classes, move the industry ahead in delivering the robust, cross-platform solutions that customers require."

Contact: Adam Banker, Public Relations Phone: 617/693-0424 Email: adam_banker@lotus.com

MageLang Institute

"The JFC API will be a big win for developers. We are pleased that Sun and Netscape are cooperating to ensure the success of a great foundation upon which developers can write 100% Pure Java software. MageLang Institute expects the JFC to be adopted quickly and, therefore, we are incorporating the JFC into our courses by the end of July."