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Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as today's demanding Embedded and Real-Time environments.


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Chuk-Munn Lee of Sun Microsystems Troubleshoots Java SE 6 Deployment October, 2008
Chuk-Munn Lee of Sun Microsystems Troubleshoots Java SE 6 Deployment
Lee of Sun Microsystems Troubleshoots Java SE 6 Deployment
Java Technology Evangelist Chuk-Munn Lee suggests the best troubleshooting practices when locating Java SE 6 issues during deployment.

September, 2008
JSR 310: A New Java Date/Time API
This article illustrates some features of JSR 310, a new Java date/time API that is proposed for Java SE 7.

September, 2008
A Personal Data Storage Application With Embedded Java DB
Learn how to use the NetBeans IDE to create a simple music collection desktop application that uses Java DB in embedded mode so that it can be packaged within the application.

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Support and Training

 
New Features in the Java SE 6 Platform This new web-based course will familiarize you with JDK 6 and JRE 6 enhancements.
 
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NetBeans IDE 6.5 Now Available!
NetBeans IDE 6.5 Now Available!
Development Simplified with the NetBeans IDE 6.5! Rapidly create web, enterprise, desktop, and mobile applications with Java, PHP, JavaScript, Ruby, Groovy, and C/C++.
 
Project Wonderland Technical Overview
This 8-part video presentation provides a technical overview of Project Wonderland, an open source toolkit for creating 3D virtual worlds.
 

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Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 10 (6u10)
This release provides a new Java Plug-in that combines features of applet and Java Web Start technologies, a new Direct3D pipeline for Microsoft platforms, an updated documentation bundle, and more.
 
Java SE 6 Update 7 - Itanium Platform
The release of JDK6u7 (and the JRE) for Itanium® Linux Platforms and Itanium Windows® Platforms is now available and ready for immediate download and installation for supported platforms. Please read the release notes for additional details.
 

Community

 
JavaFX on java.net Join the open community of developers to learn the JavaFX language for creating compelling and rich UIs that leverage Java 2D and 3D technology, and to participate in the community.
 
New Community: OpenJDK Links New Community: OpenJDK Commercial distribution (Java SE) or open-source implementation (OpenJDK)? Here is some information to help you decide.
 
Customer Stories Read what these customers have to say about Java SE 6, and tell us your story.
 

 

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