Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced its support of the Linux
developer community to port the popular Java(TM) Development Kit
(JDK(TM)) 1.2 to Linux.
This port will enable Java technology-based applications to run
on the Linux operating system.
“We are delighted to support the Linux community in the delivery
of a JDK 1.2 port for Linux,” said Jon Kannegaard, vice president
and general manager of the Java platform at Sun Microsystems,
Inc.’s Java Software.