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A release of the JavaTM 2 Platform, Standard Edition version 1.4 software for Windows, Linux, and SolarisTM is now available to the Java community!
Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SETM) software is the premier solution for rapidly developing and deploying mission-critical, enterprise applications. Version 1.4 builds upon Java technology"s cross-platform support and robust security model with new features and functionality, enhanced performance and scalability, and improved reliability and serviceability. Version 1.4 advances rich client application development and provides the foundation for standards-based, interoperable Web services that can be built and deployed today!
In addition to new features, version 1.4 addresses key customer issues and is fully compatible with previous J2SE software releases.