IBM use the Eclipse open source software platform as the basis for it’s Websphere Studio tool set.
Sun to start early-release program for Studio Creator
Studio Creator, formally known as Project Rave, will be available in an early-release version for download next month (April 2004).
Studio Creator is being pitched as Sun’s attempt to bring additional developers to the Java platform, in particular Visual Basic developers, by offering a visual tool to aid development.
Who’s Who in Enterprise Java
There’s an interesting thread on TheServerSide.com right now collecting a list of Who’s Who in the Java world… most of the obvious are there (James Gosling etc) but theres also a lot of other names of people of other lesser known technologies that obviously have gained respect in the community.
JavaOne ’04 Session details online
The JavaOne ’04 session details are now online at their site: www.javaone04.com
Haven’t had time to take a look through to see whats going on this year, but will definitely be checking it out.