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Microsoft SDK for Java 2.0, Preview Release

The Microsoft SDK for Java™, version 2.0 provides the tools, information, and samples that you need to develop great Java programs and applets. Because the SDK contains Microsoft's latest Virtual Machine for Java as well as the latest tools, packages, and other enhancements, it is the one place you will always turn to first for your Java programming needs.

Please read the Release Notes for a description of the contents of the SDK, the updates to this beta version of the SDK, and known issues related to SDK components. When you are ready to learn more, see the documents listed below for details about the features and services available to you in this SDK.

Microsoft Enhancements for Java

Packages and Classes

Provides detailed reference information about the classes developed by Microsoft.

Tools

Describes the Java tools included in this SDK.

Writing ActiveX Controls in Java

Explains how ActiveX automation features are implemented in Java.

Java and COM

Explains how your Java programs and applets can access COM services and features.

Raw Native Interface

Explains how your Java programs and applets can access native code.

Internationalization

Explains how to take advantage of Microsoft's DBCS and Unicode support for Java programs and applets.

Working with MS VM

Describes APIs that give programs direct access to features of the Microsoft Virtual Machine for Java, such as the Just-In-Time compiler. This is information that tools vendors will find helpful when developing their own tools for Java.

Plugin for Netscape Navigator.

Describes Microsoft's Virtual Machine for Java (Microsoft VM) plugin for users of Netscape Navigator.

Direct Animation

The first technical review of the documentation for Direct Animation.

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