Sun has recently submitted the Java Module System JSR to revise the Java packaging architecture. This is an area that has been long overdue for an overhaul, and the goal is to make it easier to bundle, distribute, and deploy Java applications and Java extensions (aka optional packages).I am very exciting to announce that the JCP has begun voting on this JSR!
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In Mustang (JavaSE 6), there are many security and networking enhancements in Java Web Start and Java Plug-in that make your deployment more secure and simple. Let's have a quick look!New security warning dialog box and more information dialog boxThey are the most visible security related changes in Java Web Start and Java Plug-in. Check out Goodbye scary security dialog box! and New user...
As I mentioned in my earlier blog, we have decided to revamp the user experience in Java Web Start in Mustang, and the scary security dialog was the first to go. Here is more exciting news! I am very glad to announce that Andy Herrick and Margarita Fisher have completed the initial implementation of the new user experience for Java Web Start, and it is available in the promoted Mustang snapshot (...
Java Deployment is a term that collectively represents the set of deployment technologies available in J2SE, including Java Web Start for JNLP application deployment, Java Plug-in for Java applet deployment, JDK/JRE installer, Java Update, and many others. Let's have a quick look to see what new features and enhancements are available in Java Deployment in J2SE 5.0 (aka Tiger) for your next...
