SDN Program News

Java SE 6 Update 18 b04 is now available

2009-11-04T19:14:50-08:00

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b04) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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Java SE 6 Update 17 is Here

2009-11-04T11:38:05-08:00

Java SE 6 Update 17 is now available. Get it now and stay with the latest version!

Java SE 6 Update 18 b03 is now available

2009-10-08T16:24:16-07:00

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b03) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

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6u18-b02 Early Access Available

2009-09-10T16:47:23-07:00

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b02) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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Java SE 6 Update 18 Early Access is now available

2009-08-21T17:40:09-07:00

The early access of Java SE 6 Update 18 is available. This release includes:
- HotSpot version 16
- Support for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
- JavaFX performance improvements
- Java WebStart related improvements for Java Store requirements
- and, a list of deployment features and enhancements.
For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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Java SE 6 Update 16 Is Here

2009-08-13T08:06:25-07:00

This special release provides a few key fixes. Read the release notes for details and download Java SE 6 Update 16.

Java SE 6 Update 15 Is Here

2009-08-04T16:56:32-07:00

This release of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) is Windows 7 support-ready and includes support for Internet Explorer 8, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Vista SP2. New features include the G1 garbage collector, plus performance and security enhancements. Download now.

Java SE 6 Update 14 has shipped!

2009-06-03T20:44:24-07:00

This release is Windows 7 support-ready and includes support for Internet Explorer 8, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Vista SP2. New features include the G1 garbage collector, plus performance and security enhancements. Get it now!

Also, check out the Java Store and Java Warehouse we just launched at JavaOne! Now you can have a one-stop place to download and distribute your Java and JavaFX applications.

Java SE 6 Update 14-b06 EA is now available

2009-05-08T17:45:17-07:00

Java SE 6 Update 14 early access build 06 is available now! For a list of changes, see the summary of changes in b06 and to-date.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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Java SE 6 Update 14-b05 EA is now available

2009-04-24T11:44:31-07:00

Java SE 6 Update 14 early access build 05 is available now! For a list of changes, see the summary of changes in b05 and to-date.

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Java SE 6 Update 14-b04 EA is now available

2009-04-02T19:00:22-07:00

Java SE 6 Update 14 early access build 04 is available now! For a list of changes, see the summary of changes in b04 and to-date.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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Java SE 6 Update 14-b03 EA is now available

2009-03-11T14:54:41-07:00

Early access build 03 of Java SE 6 Update 14 is now available for download! Get it now and experience the performance enhancements in both Java and JavaFX applications.

For a list of changes, see the summary of changes in b03 and to-date.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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Try 6u14 EA with IE 8

2009-03-09T11:33:50-07:00

Although Internet Explorer 8 has not released yet (RC1 as of writing), we are interested in your experience of Java SE 6 Update 14 with IE8. Please share your feedback with us at the 6uN forum. Please submit a bug, if you see any issues.

6u14 contains new HotSpot (version 14) and other performance enhancement for Java and JavaFX applications. The general feedback we have received say 6u14 is faster.

6uN Forum:
http://forums.java.net

To report a bug:
http://bugreport.sun.com

To download the latest Java SE 6 Update 14 Early Access build:
http://jdk6.dev.java.net/6uNea.html

Thanks!!

Java SE 6 Update 14-b02 EA is now available

2009-02-27T13:58:14-08:00

Early access build 02 for Java SE 6 Update 14 is now available for download! Get it now and let us know your feedback. Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your feedback at the 6uN Early Access Forum. For a list of changes, please see the summary of changes.

Java SE 6u14 Early Access is now available!

2009-02-11T13:31:23-08:00

Another round of Early Access for Java SE has started! 6 Update 14 build 01 is now available for download!

This release includes:

Service Tag creation for Windows JRE (CR 6676480).
Java HotSpot 14 with new optimization and garbage collector.

Check out the summary of changes and download this release!

Please report any issues to http://bugreport.sun.com or provide your feedback to the 6uN Forum. You may subscribe to our 6uN RSS feed

Java SE 6 Update 12 has been released

2009-02-02T11:08:03-08:00

The highly anticipated 64-bit Java Plug-In and Windows 2008 support has been included in this release as well as other performance enhancement for Java and JavaFX applications. For a list of changes in this update, please check out the release notes. Download now to run the latest Java release!

Java SE 6 Update 12 b03 Available

2008-12-24T12:43:28-08:00

6u12-b03 early access builds are now ready for download. Please visit http://jdk6.dev.java.net/6uNea.html

For a list of changes, please see the summary of changes. Please report any issues to http://bugreport.sun.com. You may subscribe to our 6uN RSS feed

Happy holidays to you all and thanks for participating the early access program.

Java SE 6 Update 12 Early Access Now Available!

2008-12-12T14:28:09-08:00

The early access program for Java SE 6 Update 12 (6u12ea) is now available! You can download the early access builds at http://jdk6.dev.java.net/6uNea.html

This update release contains some of the most wanted features voted by the SDN Java community: 64-bit Java Plug-in for 64-bit browser users ( Note: if you use 32-bit and 64-bit browser interchangeably, you will need to install both 32-bit and 64-bit JREs in order to have Java Plug-In for both browsers.). We have also included support for Windows 2008. Don't wait until 6u12 release. Download the early access version and try it now!

For more information, please see http://jdk6.dev.java.net/6uNea.html

Java SE 6 Update 12 EA Program about start

2008-12-09T12:17:59-08:00

The SDN Program News will continue to bring you news about the 6u12 early access program. Stay tuned!

Java SE 6 Update 10 has shipped!!

2008-10-21T17:13:18-07:00

Download Java SE 6 Update 10 release now!

This update release introduces new features and enhancements aimed at providing an optimized consumer end user experience. Java SE 6 Update 10 focuses on the following areas:

Enhanced JRE installation experience

The Deployment Toolkit takes the guess work out of determining what versions of the JRE end users have installed on their PC. It supplies Java based web applet/application deployers with a simple interface to accomplish Java detection and installation.
The Kernel online installer (JRE only) lets first time Java users run applets and Web Start applications without waiting for the whole JRE download. The default Kernel installation is expected to satisfy the requirements of most Java applets and applications, and any additional libraries that may be required at runtime are downloaded to complete the Kernel installation. This installation mechanism let the end user get up and running significantly faster, while the complete JRE installation takes place in the background. See Java Kernel FAQ for more information.
For current users of Java SE, the JRE update mechanism has also been improved, using a patch-in-place mechanism that translates in a faster and more reliable update process (the patch in place mechanism will take effect for end users who upgrade from this update release or later to a new update release). As an added benefit, follow-on update releases will no longer be listed as separate items in the Windows "Add or Remove Programs" dialog.

Improved performance and look & feel

The Java Quick Starter feature will prefetch portions of the JRE into memory, substantially decreasing the average JRE cold start-up time (the time that it takes to launch a Java application for the first time after a fresh reboot of a PC).
Hardware acceleration support: Java SE 6 Update 10 introduces a fully hardware accelerated graphics pipeline based on the Microsoft Direct3D 9 API, translating into improved rendering of Swing applications which rely on translucency, gradients, arbitrary transformations, and other more advanced 2D operations.
A new cross-platform Swing look & feel, Nimbus, provides a nice update over 'Metal' and 'Ocean'.

Next-Generation Java Plug-In

A new implementation of the Java Plug-In that is designed to address long-standing issues with applets, and which features improved reliability, the ability to specify large heap sizes, the ability to select a specific JRE version to execute a particular applet, improved Java/JavaScript interoperability, and better support for signed applets on Windows Vista.

Unify Browser and Desktop Experience

The new draggable feature in Applet unifies user's browser and desktop experience - The New Plug-In allows you to drag an Applet off from a browser to your desktop and allows your Applet continues to run. In addition to dragging an Applet off from a browser, when user closes the a shortcut can also be created from this draggable Applet. The shortcut utilizes Java Web Start technology and allow user to launch the Applet with Java Web Start without opening a web browser. Thus, this feature unifies desktop application deployment via Java Web Start technology, and Applet deployment inside the browser.

New Version Download and Pack200 Support

We introduce new Java system properties to support the usage of version download and Pack200 without any server side requirements. This addresses the issue that is raised in RFE 6378311.

I'd say, download Java SE 6 Update 10 if you haven't already, take advantage of the above consumer features, create draggable applets to allow your users to drag it off from the website, point your users to the Kernel installer so they can have a faster installation experience, and use Java Deployment Toolkit to easily detect and deploy a suitable JRE for your applications.

Happy coding~!

Try Out the New JRE Update Mechanism

2008-10-08T15:23:19-07:00

One of the major features in Java SE 6 Update 10 is the new Java Runtime Platform (JRE) update mechanism. Going forward from 6u10, users will have faster and more robust experiences when updating their Java Runtime Platforms from one update release to another (ie. 6u10 => 6u11). This new Patch-In-Place update mechanism reduces the download size and increase the performance of the update process. In addition, there will only be one Java Runtime Environment left on users system. User will not see a list of JREs in their "Add or Remove Programs" anymore.

We have created a 6u11 dummy along with instructions for you to try this new feature. We would like you to try it and let us know your feedback. Please see http://jdk6.dev.java.net/testPIP.html for more information.

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Java SE 6 Update 10 b32 is now available

2008-09-15T15:22:20-07:00

Java SE 6u10 build 32 is now available for download!
News:
    * Check out the new "Cross-Domain XML support" documentation for New Java Plug-In.
    * New documentation about the DOM access.
    * Summary of changes for b32. List of all fixes as of the latest build is also available.
    * For information about the new features in 6u10, please see the testing guideline.
    * If you find any 6u10 bugs, please submit them: http://bugreport.sun.com.

For comments and feedback:

    * For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
    * For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
    * For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
    * For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
    * For general issues: 6uN Early Access
    * For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

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Java SE 6 Update 10 RC2 is now available

2008-09-10T14:04:41-07:00

Java SE 6u10 RC2 is now available for download!
News:
    * Summary of changes for b31. List of all fixes as of the latest build is also available.
    * For information about the new features in 6u10, please see the testing guideline.
    * If you find any 6u10 bugs, please submit them: http://bugreport.sun.com.

For comments and feedback:

    * For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
    * For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
    * For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
    * For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
    * For general issues: 6uN Early Access
    * For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

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6u10 Post Survey Reminder

2008-08-08T11:09:54-07:00

Just a reminder, the 6u10 Post-Beta Survey will be closed on Monday. We are currently reviewing your inputs. Make sure to submit your comments if you haven't already.

http://java.sun.com/webapps/survey/display?survey_id=7409

Java SE 6u10 Post-Beta Survey

2008-07-28T17:18:03-07:00

After the first 6u10 Beta (build 14), we have come a long way in fixing bugs and collecting your comments. Thanks again for all your feedback and responses.

Now that b28 has released, please fill out this post-beta survey for the Java SE 6 Update 10 release and let us know how you feel about b28:

http://java.sun.com/webapps/survey/display?survey_id=7409

There are many fixes in last couple builds so make sure you are using the latest 6u10 build (b28) if you are not already.

The survey will be closed on 8/11/08.

Java SE 6 Update 10 build 28 is now available

2008-07-24T17:41:40-07:00

Java SE 6u10-b28 is now available for download.

News:
    * Summary of changes for b28. List of all fixes as of the latest build.
    * Check out this technical article about the New Plug-In if you haven't already.
    * For information about the new features in 6u10, please see the testing guideline.
    * If you find any 6u10 bugs, please submit them: http://bugreport.sun.com.

For comments and feedback:

    * For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
    * For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
    * For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
    * For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
    * For general issues: 6uN Early Access
    * For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

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Java SE 6u10-27 is now available

2008-07-11T09:13:43-07:00

Java SE 6u10-b27 is now available for download.
News:

    * Here are the summary of changes for b26 & b27. We have also added a list of all fixes as of the latest build.
    * Try out the new drag and drop feature in Applet and send us your feedback.
    * For information about the new features in 6u10, please see the testing guideline.
    * If you find any 6u10 bugs, please submit them: http://bugreport.sun.com.

For comments and feedback:

    * For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
    * For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
    * For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
    * For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
    * For general issues: 6uN Early Access
    * For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

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Java SE 6u10-b25 is now available

2008-06-05T15:38:58-07:00

Java SE 6u10-b25 is now available for download. See the summary of changes for bug fixes in b25.
News:

    * Try out the new drag and drop feature in Applet and send us your feedback.
    * For information about the new features in 6u10, please see the testing guideline.
    * If you find any 6u10 bugs, please submit them: http://bugreport.sun.com.

For comments and feedback:

    * For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
    * For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
    * For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
    * For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
    * For general issues: 6uN Early Access
    * For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

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Java SE 6u10-build 24 is now available

2008-05-20T13:12:02-07:00

Java SE 6u10-b24 is now available for download. For a list of fixes in b24, please see the summary of changes.

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News:

We have created a new poll asking for your opinion about when do you want 6u10 beta performs an auto-update. Please send in your vote here: http://today.java.net/pub/pq/208
Try out the new drag and drop feature in Applet and send us your feedback.
If you find any 6u10 bugs, please submit them: http://bugreport.sun.com

For comments and feedback:

For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
For general issues: 6uN Early Access
For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

Unify Browser and Desktop Experience - Draggable Applet

2008-05-13T10:42:04-07:00

The new draggable feature in Applet unifies user's browser and desktop experience -
The New Plug-In allows you to drag an Applet off from a browser to your desktop
and allows your Applet continues to run. In addition to dragging an Applet off from a browser, when user closes the
a shortcut can also be created from this draggable Applet. The shortcut utilizes Java Web Start
technology and allow user to launch the Applet with Java Web Start without
opening a web browser. Thus, this feature unifies desktop
application deployment via Java Web Start technology, and Applet deployment
inside the browser.

Download the latest build of 6u10 and try out this new exciting feature!