Features

What is Java, Really?

Let's Skip the hype. This article explains what Java is and points you to the right places if you want to dive in.
by Rudi Cilibrasi

Flicker-free Animation Using Java

Currently the most popular use of Java seems to be in building applets. This article shows you not only how to make an applet, but how to make it look good.
by Paul Buchheit

That First Gulp of Java

A relatively new technology, Java has experienced phenomenal growth. Why? Read on.
by Brian Christeson and John D. Mitchell

News and Articles

My Next Pentium Is A DEC Alpha

Is a DEC Alpha a solution if you want a really fast Linux system? Here is one person's experience that may help you decide.
by Bryan W. Headley

DEC AXP Review

Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings ... it's Digital's AXP (aka Alpha) computer.
by Bryan Phillippe

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• Kernel Korner: Network Buffers and Memory Management

• Linux Means Business: Using Sendmail as a Multi-Platform Mail Router

• Product Review: The Java Reference Package from SSC

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