Sun is bringing its JavaFX development framework to mobile devices. The latest release of the JavaFX SDK, version 1.1, offers full support for mobile JavaFX development and includes an emulator for testing mobile device compatibility. The move could help Java retain its relevance on handhelds as rival Adobe works to boost the popularity of Flash and AIR for mobile development.
JavaFX, which was first announced in 2007 and rolled out to the public in December 2008, is a framework for building rich Internet applications on top of Java. It includes a scene graph library and a unique scripting language that provides a declarative syntax for constructing sophisticated graphical user interfaces. Its graphics capabilities include support for animation, visual effects, gradients, and translucency.
JavaFX content integrates well with existing Java code, which means that developers can use it to bring better user interfaces to legacy Java applications and to build new Java software that can rival Flash programs in rich interactivity. JavaFX Mobile is designed to run on devices that support Java ME. A number of carriers and handset makers—including Orange, Sprint, Sony Ericsson, and LG—have already committed to bundling it on upcoming products.
"By delivering JavaFX Mobile on top of the wireless Java platform, Sun is now bringing expressiveness to the most pervasive and powerful platform in the mobile industry," said Sun client software group VP Jeet Kaul in a statement. "We are thrilled with the excitement and interest we're seeing for JavaFX from many of the world's top handset manufacturers, service providers and ISVs, which will help us bring this new technology to market and to the world very quickly."
Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sun Acquires A Cloud Management Company, Takes Aim At IBM (JAVA)
Sun (JAVA) is heralding its acquisition of Belgian cloud computing company Q-layer, "a cloud computing company that automates the deployment and management of both public and private clouds."
Put EC2 or Azure out of your mind. "Cloud computing" is one of the most abused terms in tech, and (as Larry Ellison hilariously noted) can be twisted to mean almost anything.
Sun's latest move beefs up its "virtualization" offerings: the ability for enterprises to use a small cluster of servers (sometimes called a "private cloud") to share resources and emulate the functions of having many more computers
Put EC2 or Azure out of your mind. "Cloud computing" is one of the most abused terms in tech, and (as Larry Ellison hilariously noted) can be twisted to mean almost anything.
Sun's latest move beefs up its "virtualization" offerings: the ability for enterprises to use a small cluster of servers (sometimes called a "private cloud") to share resources and emulate the functions of having many more computers
Monday, January 5, 2009
EMC adding open sauce to Decho mix
Storage giant EMC is rumoured to have bought SourceLabs, a Seattle-based open source startup with nifty software technology for identifying developer problems and finding answers, for its Decho 'digital echo' business unit.
Decho was formed late last year by combining EMC's Mozy online backup product and Seattle-based Pi, the Paul Maritz personal information startup, to provide technology for businesses and consumers using cloud storage and information handling services. When Maritz was selected by EMC boss Joe Tucci to run VMware a new CEO was recruited for Decho, Harel Kodesh, like Maritz an ex-Microsoft executive. He is also president of EMC's cloud infrastructure business which includes the Atmos cloud storage product.
Trying to find a match between SourceLabs products and services and Decho's is tricky. Byron Sebastian, an ex-BEA executive, started SourceLabs, and the company's purpose is to help "Linux and Open Source developers and administrators make the most of their Linux and Open Source software by developing products and services to help better support and manage Open Source software." How does that fit into cloud computing?
Decho was formed late last year by combining EMC's Mozy online backup product and Seattle-based Pi, the Paul Maritz personal information startup, to provide technology for businesses and consumers using cloud storage and information handling services. When Maritz was selected by EMC boss Joe Tucci to run VMware a new CEO was recruited for Decho, Harel Kodesh, like Maritz an ex-Microsoft executive. He is also president of EMC's cloud infrastructure business which includes the Atmos cloud storage product.
Trying to find a match between SourceLabs products and services and Decho's is tricky. Byron Sebastian, an ex-BEA executive, started SourceLabs, and the company's purpose is to help "Linux and Open Source developers and administrators make the most of their Linux and Open Source software by developing products and services to help better support and manage Open Source software." How does that fit into cloud computing?
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Vizio's 'Java' LCD brews accurate colors
Subtle dark brown coloring and a not-so-subtle reflective gold strip along the bottom of the frame earn the Vizio VOJ370F the title "Java" in the company's LCD lineup, while excellent color earns it a high score among the less-expensive LCDs we've reviewed this year.
The 37-inch display boasts 1080p resolution--useless at this small screen size unless you want to use it as a big PC monitor--and plenty of picture adjustments. The most important are custom color temperature controls that let us tweak it to within an inch of grayscale perfection--no small feat for a small-screened LCD.
Want the full scoop, ground fine enough for espresso?
Read the full review of the Vizio VOJ370F
Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the Vizio VOJ370F in a completely dark room via the HDMI input with a 1080p, film-based source. Your settings may very depending on source, room conditions and personal preference. Check out the Picture settings and calibration FAQ for more information.
Picture menu
Picture Mode: Movie
Backlight: 4
Brightness: 52
Contrast: 50
Color: 48
Tint: 0
Sharpness: 3
Advanced video menu
Noise Reduction: Off
Color Enhancement: Off
Advanced Adaptive Luma: Off
Enhanced Contrast Ratio: Off
The 37-inch display boasts 1080p resolution--useless at this small screen size unless you want to use it as a big PC monitor--and plenty of picture adjustments. The most important are custom color temperature controls that let us tweak it to within an inch of grayscale perfection--no small feat for a small-screened LCD.
Want the full scoop, ground fine enough for espresso?
Read the full review of the Vizio VOJ370F
Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the Vizio VOJ370F in a completely dark room via the HDMI input with a 1080p, film-based source. Your settings may very depending on source, room conditions and personal preference. Check out the Picture settings and calibration FAQ for more information.
Picture menu
Picture Mode: Movie
Backlight: 4
Brightness: 52
Contrast: 50
Color: 48
Tint: 0
Sharpness: 3
Advanced video menu
Noise Reduction: Off
Color Enhancement: Off
Advanced Adaptive Luma: Off
Enhanced Contrast Ratio: Off
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Why a Sun/EMC Match Might Work
Our world is never static, but as I write this, we are going through a particularly nasty period of upheaval.
Print publications are dying left and right. The latest examples are US News & World Report and The Christian Science Monitor, which have thrown in the towel on their print editions. Forbes magazine just merged its print and online divisions, resulting in 43 more journalists looking for work. Happy holidays.
Likewise, the tech industry is working through some wrenching change, some more than others in the difficult economy.
Take Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: JAVA), which recently announced that it would cut its workforce by 6,000 people, or 15 to 18 percent. The company hopes its restructuring plan will save $700 million to $800 million annually. Is it enough to stay the course or does Sun need a buyer?
Print publications are dying left and right. The latest examples are US News & World Report and The Christian Science Monitor, which have thrown in the towel on their print editions. Forbes magazine just merged its print and online divisions, resulting in 43 more journalists looking for work. Happy holidays.
Likewise, the tech industry is working through some wrenching change, some more than others in the difficult economy.
Take Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: JAVA), which recently announced that it would cut its workforce by 6,000 people, or 15 to 18 percent. The company hopes its restructuring plan will save $700 million to $800 million annually. Is it enough to stay the course or does Sun need a buyer?
Friday, November 14, 2008
Sun Microsystems (JAVA) NewsBite - JAVA Covered In Bloomberg Video Report Today
Sun Microsystems (JAVA) was covered in a Bloomberg Video Report today and the stock is now at $4.11, up $0.03 (0.74%) on volume of 5,387,934 shares traded. To see the video report go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com/VideoNews . Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $3.50 to a high of $21.55. Sun Microsystems stock has been showing support around $3.31 and resistance in the $4.47 range. Technical indicators for the stock are bearish and S&P gives JAVA a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on JAVA the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a January covered call above the 4 range. [ABR-Seven Summits Strategic Investments NewsBite]
Friday, October 17, 2008
Slimmer Java for the desktop
Even though the version name Java SE 6 Update 10 only indicates small bug fixes, Sun Microsystems has put Java's fat runtime environment on a strict diet, modularising and optimising it.
Sun wants to give users more incentive to use Java software on their desktops and applets in their browsers. The tried and tested Java VM is also the basis for the new JavaFX, a web technology with which Sun intends to compete with Flash and Silverlight in browsers.
The new installer initially only loads the required libraries from the net; only 4 to 5 MB are required to start an applet or a Swing application. The previous version still required just under 15 MB.
Nimbus, a new look & feel for Swing, adds a contemporary touch to Java applications. Sun also pointed out that that the new Java is considerably faster than it was before: startup time for Java programs has been reduced and a new pipeline connects Java directly to Direct3D in Windows allowing hardware graphics acceleration. Full details of the changes are given in the release notes for Java 6u10 and an earlier article from Sun on the alpha version of Java 6u10 explains the changes in more detail.
Sun wants to give users more incentive to use Java software on their desktops and applets in their browsers. The tried and tested Java VM is also the basis for the new JavaFX, a web technology with which Sun intends to compete with Flash and Silverlight in browsers.
The new installer initially only loads the required libraries from the net; only 4 to 5 MB are required to start an applet or a Swing application. The previous version still required just under 15 MB.
Nimbus, a new look & feel for Swing, adds a contemporary touch to Java applications. Sun also pointed out that that the new Java is considerably faster than it was before: startup time for Java programs has been reduced and a new pipeline connects Java directly to Direct3D in Windows allowing hardware graphics acceleration. Full details of the changes are given in the release notes for Java 6u10 and an earlier article from Sun on the alpha version of Java 6u10 explains the changes in more detail.
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