“Linux is rapidly becoming the server platform to beat. Along
with Linux, Java is growing as a viable deployment platform on the
server side. Java’s ability to run on multiple platforms allows it
to integrate at a high level a disparate network of computers, and
make it work cohesively as a system. If you’re here, you already
know why Linux is a great platform. If you’re also interested in
Java, this article will describe current
enterprise/development/deployment uses of Java on Linux, and the
support available in Linux, along with IDEs, JVMs, compilers, and
links which will get you on your way on finding how Linux with Java
can solve your problems.”
“Although support for Java on Linux isn’t as advanced as other
platforms like Windows or Solaris, it is definately the cheapest.
There is an assortment of tools that make Linux the definate price
winner when it comes to Java on Linux. Scalability is another issue
that is continually being improved. Java relies inherently on the
underlying JVM and the OS for its speed, and Linux is continually
improving on this point. The flexibility of Linux allows such
projects like integrating a JVM into the Linux kernel if you wish
so that code can have access to system resources in a more timely
fashion. This is an advanced topic, that will not be covered in
this article.”
“The premier supporter of Java on Linux is Blackdown.org.
They are supported in part by Sun to develop the port of the Sun
java tools to the Linux platform. Their products include the
“official” JDK, currently at version 1.1.8 w/ the 1.2 version (Java
2) in beta testing. Other products that Blackdown is in charge of
include the international java port, and the “official” JRE.”