Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support extended to Dec. 2007

[Gordon Darling]

Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support extended to Dec. 2007

"Recognizing the need to provide a smooth transition for current users of the
Microsoft® Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM), Sun Microsystems and Microsoft have
agreed to extend Microsoft's license to use Sun's Java source code and
compatibility test suites. This extension allows Microsoft to support the
MSJVM until December 31, 2007, providing customers with the ability to
transition from the MSJVM on a schedule and plan that is most effective for
them.

The MSJVM will reach its end of life on December 31, 2007. Customers are
encouraged to take proactive measures to stay informed about obsolete
software and move away from the MSJVM in a timely fashion. The MSJVM is no
longer available for distribution from Microsoft and there will be no
enhancements to the MSJVM. Microsoft products and SKUs currently including
the MSJVM will continue to be retired or replaced by versions not containing
the MSJVM on a schedule to be announced.

Obsolete software, whether in the form of unsupported products, old service
packs, or even expired certificates, is an issue every customer needs to be
concerned with. Microsoft software life cycle communications help customers
identify obsolete software in a proactive and ongoing fashion."

http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/java/

Regards
Gordon

 

[]-[emLok]

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Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support extended to Dec. 2007

[snip]

Thanks for the info. I hadn't run across this one yet though I
expected it after SUN and Microsoft made peace. SUN will be richer
and they're allowing Microsoft some room.

MS still needs to get its a$$ in gear in not use bastardized Java,
though. I'm sad to see MS JVM's death pushed back, personally. I
removed the Java from my XP install manually and have been using
SUN's JRE for ages now. No SP1a for me, thanks.

It seems MS is just making nice with everyone now, huh. Settlements
made with SUN and InterTrust... this keeps up and the only people
left suing them will be piddly little companies with no hopes of
winning. Hmmm... kinda seems intentional. They may suck with security
but MS sure knows how to cut deals that are in their best interest.

/]-[emLok

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A cat that meoweth much catcheth but few mice.

 

[Gordon Darling]

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Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support extended to Dec. 2007

[snip]

Thanks for the info. I hadn't run across this one yet though I
expected it after SUN and Microsoft made peace. SUN will be richer
and they're allowing Microsoft some room.

MS still needs to get its a$$ in gear in not use bastardized Java,
though. I'm sad to see MS JVM's death pushed back, personally. I
removed the Java from my XP install manually and have been using
SUN's JRE for ages now. No SP1a for me, thanks.

It seems MS is just making nice with everyone now, huh. Settlements
made with SUN and InterTrust... this keeps up and the only people
left suing them will be piddly little companies with no hopes of
winning. Hmmm... kinda seems intentional. They may suck with security
but MS sure knows how to cut deals that are in their best interest.

You might find these links of interest.

Richard Stallman
http://programming.newsforge.com/programming/04/04/07/2021242.shtml?tid=54

and
James Gosling's reply
http://programming.newsforge.com/programming/04/04/13/2023217.shtml?tid=105&tid=54

Very interesting reading - two very different takes!!

Regards
Gordon

 

[]-[emLok]

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[snip]

You might find these links of interest.

Richard Stallman
http://programming.newsforge.com/programming/04/04/07/2021242.shtml?t
id=54

and
James Gosling's reply
http://programming.newsforge.com/programming/04/04/13/2023217.shtml?t
id=105&tid=54

Very interesting reading - two very different takes!!

Interesting reading, indeed. Thanks.

/]-[emLok

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A cat that meoweth much catcheth but few mice.

 

[KeithS]

Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support extended to Dec. 2007

Also of interest?

http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/uninstmsjava.html

KeithS