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Aug 2005
Contents

Recent News
Find out more about the latest happenings and announcements in the JCP program, by visiting the front page of jcp.org. Some recent JCP-related news items are listed below.
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2005 JavaOne Conference Wrap-Up of JCP Activities
A new feature article on jcp.org provides an overview and many photographs of the fun at the 2005 JavaOne Conference held in San Francisco, California, celebrating the 10 year birthday of Java technology. JCP program members took advantage of a variety of opportunities to mingle with fellow members, Experts, Spec Leads, EC members and members of the PMO. "JCP Program Generates Enthusiastic Participation, take a look at the Highlights from the 2005 JavaOne Conference".
 
A few more links to general JavaOne Conference information, such as Factoids, links to Technical session pdfs, General Session webcasts, Duke's Choice Awards, 10th Anniversary Commemorative Book, Java History, etc can be found in this sun.com article. Of note: If you click on the "Java History" in this article you will find a link to video interviews w/members of the original "Green Team".
 
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Upcoming Events
 Preparations for the 2005 EC Elections are underway; this year the ratification ballot will be posted on 27 September, and voting will begin 4 October. The JSPA contact(s) for each JCP member company or individual are eligible to vote and will be sent their voting PIN via email on 4 October.
 
Nominations for the open elections can be submitted this year from 4-17 October. If you or your company is interested in joining one of the ECs this is a good time to prepare your nomination. The nomination template will become available from the voting web site on 4 October. More information.
 
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JCP Survey – Participants will be entered into drawing to win $500
We would like you to participate in a brief online survey regarding the JCP program. Your opinions will help improve the JCP to better meet the needs of developers and organizations that depend on Java technology. To thank you for your participation we will enter your name in a drawing for a $500 cash prize. When you have a few minutes, please go to the following URL to participate in the survey.
 
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Noteworthy JSRs
Did you know that the PMO offers Public Relations support to spec leads? The JCP conducts outreach to the press with JSR news on an ongoing bi-weekly basis. If would like to highlight your JSR, please contact Corina Ulescu at corina@jcp.org.
  • JSR 281, IMS Services API, has been approved to continue development. This JSR provides a high-level API to access IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) services. This API hides IMS technology details and expose service-level support to enable easy development of IMS applications.
  • JSR 264, Order Management API, is now available for Early Draft Review. This review closes 26 August. Also, see their java.net page.
  • JSR 246, Device Management API , is now available for Early Draft Review. This review closes 7 September.
  • JSR 121, The Expert Group for JSR 121, Application Isolation API Specification, has published a proposed Final Draft.
  • JSR 252, JSR 245, Look for Proposed Final Drafts soon from JSR 252, JavaServer Faces 1.2 and JSR 245, Java Server Pages 2.1.
  • JSR 208, The final release of JSR 208, Java Business Integration (JBI), RI and TCK will be available on 23 August. Platform vendors can now validate their JBI implementations. Look for exciting developments in the integration space, as JBI is leveraged to standardize SOA. The final release will be available here:JSR 208.
The following JSRs are now available for Maintenance Review:
  • JSR 179, Location API for J2ME. This review closes on 6 September.
  • JSR 907, Java Transaction API (JTA). This review closes on 6 September.
  • JSR 919, JavaMail. This review closes on 6 September.
  • JSR 115, Java Authorization Contract for Containers. This review closes on 12 September.
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PMO Contact Information

Here is how to contact the Program Office:
 
Expert Group (EG) Coordination: If you have an EG kick-off meeting and would like to get an overview of the JSR 2.6 program please contact the JSR Program Manager:
Liz@jcp.org or at 1 510 550 4353.
 
Liz is also available to facilitate face to face meetings for your EG or help two or more EGs of related or dependent JSRs to meet.
 
http://jcp.org/en/jsr/proposal: to submit proposals for new JSRs.
 
spec-submit@jcp.org: to send in your draft and/or final specification documents and related materials (as .pdf or Zip archive, please. Other formats will not be posted).
 
admin@ jcp.org: Expert Group lists, in case you misplaced your Member access information.
 
pmo@ jcp.org: to reach the PMO.
 
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Best regards,
Heather VanCura for the JCP PMO
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