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<P><B>Sun Commits To Linux Users</B></P>
<B><I>PALO ALTO, CA</I></B> -- <B><I>November 2, 1998</I></B> --
Sun Microsystems, Inc. today
announced its support of the Linux developer community to port the
popular Java<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>TM</FONT></SUP> Development Kit (JDK<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>TM</FONT></SUP>) 1.2 to Linux. The JDK is a
set of building blocks that includes development tools, a rich set of
class libraries and a virtual machine. This port will enable Java
technology-based applications to run on the Linux operating system.
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"The next version of the Java Development Kit marks important
improvements in performance, stability and compatibility for the Java
platform," said Jon Kannegaard, vice president and general manager of
the Java platform at Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s Java Software. "We are
delighted to support the Linux community in the delivery of a JDK 1.2
port for Linux."
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"Sun has listened to the Linux community and taken a proactive step to
help deliver the JDK on Linux," said Steve Byrne, Linux developer.
"Sun has enabled the Linux porting team to validate and certify that
the Linux port of the JDK is a dependable and reliable place for users
to develop and deploy Java based applications, servlets and Enterprise
JavaBeans<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>TM</FONT></SUP>."
</P><P>
Today's announcement of the development of a JDK 1.2 port for Linux
underscores the industry's support of the next release of the Java
Development Kit, and comes on the heels of two earlier announcements
made this year regarding JDK 1.2 support for Hewlett-Packard's
HP-UX<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>TM</FONT></SUP> operating environment and Sun's Solaris<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>TM</FONT></SUP> 7 Operating
Environment.
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<H2>About Linux</H2>
</P><P>
Linux is a full-featured, powerful and robust Unix operating system
written by Linus Torvalds. Linux offers features such as true
multitasking, virtual memory, shared libraries, demand loading, shared
copy-on-write executables, proper memory management and TCP/IP
networking.
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<H2>Java Business Expo</H2>
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The Java<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>SM</FONT></SUP> Business Expo<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>SM</FONT></SUP> show takes place December 7-10, 1998 at
New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The Java software industry
will converge on this event to showcase mission-critical enterprise
applications built on the Java platform and Java technology-based
solutions that are creating new opportunities in an emerging
marketplace. For more information, or to register, visit
<A HREF="http://www.eventinfo.zdevents.com">http://www.eventinfo.zdevents.com</A> or call 888-528-2397.
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<FONT SIZE='+1'><STRONG>About Sun</STRONG></FONT><p>
<P>Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is The
Computer<SUP><FONT SIZE=1>TM</FONT></SUP>," has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW), to
its position as a leading provider of high quality hardware, software
and services for establishing enterprise-wide intranets and expanding
the power of the Internet. With more than $9.5 billion in annual
revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World
Wide Web at <A HREF="http://www.sun.com">http://www.sun.com</A>.
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<CENTER># # #</CENTER><BR>
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Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Java, JDK, Enterprise JavaBeans,
Solaris and "The Network Is the Computer" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
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HP-UX is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
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Contact:
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Penny Bruce
<BR>
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
<BR>
408-343-1796
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email: <A HREF="mailto:penelope.bruce@eng.sun.com
">penelope.bruce@eng.sun.com
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Carrie Motamedi
<BR>
Burson-Marsteller for Sun
<BR>
650-287-4063
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email: <A HREF="mailto:carrie_motamedi@bm.com
">carrie_motamedi@bm.com
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