Articles by Eric Shapiro

JavaOne Japan

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

Zero G has participated in every JavaOne since the first one back in 1996. So, the decision to attend the first JavaOne conference held outside the U.S. was a no-brainer for us. Of course, there would be some logistical hurdles to cross, but how different could it be from attending a trade show here in the states?

The Death of J2SE? Not Quite

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Much of Sun's emphasis lately has been on server-side and J2ME technologies, and many industry pundits have predicted death knells for client-side Java. This makes some sense. Let's look at some J2SE facts: The initial versions of Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) were bug-laden, slow, and unreliable, making it nearly impossible for the nascent Java pioneers who had invested heavily in this technology to deliver a reliable, high-quality end-user experience. Developers shied away from widespread adoption, despite rapid improvements to client-side Java.

Creating Java Tools to Fulfill the "Write Once, Run Anywhere" Promise

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 EST

Imagine Henry Ford developing the first widely available automobile. He was a pioneer, engaged in the most exciting new industry of the time. Imagine how frustrated he must have been. Where would drivers buy gas? Were the wrenches and screwdrivers advanced enough to build the cars? Would the cars hold up on the variety of roads out there? How would he ship the cars? And... would anybody buy them?