IntranetWare SDK for Java Now Available

Novell's Java Execution and Development Environment Available Free on Internet

What:
Novell® today announced early delivery of the IntranetWare™ software development kit (SDK) for Java. The SDK was first available on December 23 on the World Wide Web, one week earlier than scheduled. The Novell IntranetWare SDK for Java enables Novell developers to build and execute Java applications on the high-performance IntranetWare and NetWare® 4.1x platforms, as well as all other platforms supporting the Java Virtual Machine.

The IntranetWare SDK for Java includes the following elements:

• Java Virtual Machine (JVM) as a series of NetWare Loadable Modules™ (NLMs™) -- allows Java applications to be executed on IntranetWare and NetWare 4.1x environments
• Alpha version of a Just-in-Time (JIT) compiler -- speeds execution of Java applications by optimizing byte code to machine code compilation
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) -- enables graphical applications to run directly on the server
• Java Developer Kit (JDK) 1.0.2 Java class libraries -- contains the core APIs which provides the base set of functionality for the development of Web-based solutions (JDK 1.1 support will be available when released by JavaSoft). Novell plans to extend Java class libraries to enable developers to leverage Novell network services such as NDS.

The Novell IntranetWare SDK for Java is the premier development option of Novell's DeveloperNet 2000™ initiative. DeveloperNet 2000 gives developers the flexibility to build network-aware applications for the Internet and business intranets by using the development environment of their choice, including Java, Scripting, RAD Components and C.

When:
The IntranetWare SDK for Java is available now, through a free electronic subscription to Novell's DeveloperNet™ program. Developers can also subscribe to other DeveloperNet levels by calling 1-800-REDWORD (1-800-733-9673) or 1-801-861-5281.

Where:
Novell DeveloperNet subscribers can download the IntranetWare SDK for Java from the World Wide Web at http://developer.novell.com/net2000/java.

Who:
Founded in 1983, Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet, intranet and small-business markets. Novell education and technical support programs are the most comprehensive in the network computing industry. Information about Novell's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com.

Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and DeveloperNet, DeveloperNet 2000, IntranetWare, NetWare Loadable Modules and NLMs are trademarks of Novell, Inc.

Contact:
Kim Nguyen
Cunningham Communication, Inc.
Phone: (408) 764-0776
Internet: kimn@ccipr.com

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