SUN BRINGS TRUE INTERACTIVITY TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Java Programming Language gives Internet CD-ROM Functionality, Augmenting
Sun's Web Publishing Offerings

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- May 23, 1995 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. today
announced the Java language, a revolutionary new object-oriented
programming environment for the Internet, and the HotJava browser, a
dynamic World Wide Web tool based on the Java language that gives users
the responsiveness and rich media of a CD-ROM and the infinite
extensibility and reach of the Internet.

The technologies are aimed at programmers who wish to develop new
publishing and interactive multi-media applications for the Internet.
Rounding out Sun's Web publishing offerings are a series of server
products, including the Netra i 2.0 server.

The Java language, the result of several years of research and development
at Sun Microsystems, is the first language to provide a comprehensive
solution to the challenges of programming for the Internet, providing
portability, security, advanced networking and robustness without
compromising performance.

The HotJava browser uses the Java language to expand the capabilities of
current browsers by allowing the downloading of small software programs.
Instead of simply reading pages, HotJava browser users execute computer
applications on their screens, so they can interact with multimedia
applications in real-time.

A number of companies have announced plans to integrate the Java technology
and HotJava dynamic browser into new applications they will develop for
the Internet.

Using the Java language, developers can create dynamic Web browsers or
extend current Web browsers to include such applications as interactive
3-D product demonstrations, live stock portfolio management, multiuser
games and up-to-the-second sports information.

Toshiba's Advanced Technology Division, based in Tokyo, Japan, is working
with the Java language for online interactive publishing applications. "I
think that Java is poised to deliver the necessary tools for
next-generation electronic publishing," said Dr. Nakamura Kawada, general
manager of the division. "This promising technology will enable active
document delivery over the Internet and is a major leap forward from HTML
and the World Wide Web."

Starwave, Inc., of Seattle, is currently developing on-line services using
the technology. "Java will allow Starwave to give consumers dynamic online
applications that are not limited to just text, low-quality audio, video
or illustrations," said Patrick Naughton, vice president of technology.
"We will be able to continually set exciting standards of interactivity
and diverse quality content with our services."

The Java language gives HotJava users the power to develop small,
specialized software applications, or "applets," to distribute over the
Internet with the click of a button. Instead of simply downloading text
and images, the HotJava browser downloads Java applets, which run on the
user's machine. The HotJava environment is infused with multiple layers of
security features that verify information as well as protecting against
viruses and tampering. HotJava provides file access protection to prevent
system corruption and ensures that downloaded code can be used only for
its stated purpose. Authentication and encryption security features based
on public-key encryption will be provided as well.

"HotJava empowers us to create the Internet site our clients have been
fantasizing about. It provides integrated sound and animation coupled with
the ability to build a truly interactive experience. Hot Java is
transforming the Web into an exciting new medium," said Karl Jacob of
Dimension X, a company that creates online "virtual worlds"
entertainment-based advertising.

Available for free over the Internet

The Java environment and the HotJava browser are free for non-commercial
use to endusers. Java and HotJava are available in alpha release for
developers and end-users on SunOS, Solaris and Windows NT today on the
Internet, and can be downloaded from the HotJava home page at
http://java.sun.com. Microsoft Windows 95 and MacOS 7.5 ports will be
available in late summer.

The HotJava beta release, available in late summer 1995, will include a
bundled WYSIWYG Web page builder, and integration with third-party
authoring tools, making it easy for nonprogrammers to create compelling,
interactive home pages.

Netscape Servers

In addition to HotJava, Sun is offering a series of publishing tools,
including a new version of its Netra Internet server. The Netra i 2.0
includes a choice of NCSA and Netscape software, an HTML graphical user
interface and other features. Other publishing tools offered by Sun
include the Netscape News Server, a commercially supported, high
performance, secure news group server; and the Netscape Communications
Server, a high performance, commercially supported WWW information
server.

With revenues in excess of $5 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc., is a world
leader in the design, manufacture and sale of open network computing
products and services, including workstations and servers, microprocessor
and application-specific IC design, system software, networking products,
professional service and support and after-marketing services. The
company's SPARC workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC
microprocessors, Solaris operating software and UNIX service organization
each rank No. 1 in the UNIX industry. Founded in 1982, Sun is
headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and employs more than 13,000
employees in 32 offices worldwide.

Sun Microsystems Computer Company
2500 Garcia Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
415-786-7737

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