Java for .NET

Source: The Code Project Posted by Chris Maunder Thursday, January 25, 2001 6:00pm

Jump onto the bandwagon.

Java on .NET. Visual J++ lives! Microsoft have announced the Java User Migration Path to Microsoft .NET (JUMP to .NET. JUMP to .NET allows Java developers to write applications targeting the .NET runtime easily. The new tools provide

full Interoperability between Java and .NET
Simple migration for Visual J++ apps
Programming tools and Visual Studio integration
A tool for automatic conversion from Java to C#

A beta is expected to be available in the first half of 2001, and the settlement with Sun (see below) means that Microsoft will be continuing to ship and support Visual J++. Read the full story. Microsoft and Sun settle Microsoft has agreed to pay Sun $20 million to settle their bitter 3 year dispute over the Java language. The settlement allows Microsoft to use Java in it's current products, plus those currently undergoing testing, for the next 7 years. Future Microsoft products cannot use Java. In the wake of the news Microsoft shares rose nearly $1. Both sides are claiming victory. Read the full story.

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