Johannesburg, 27 Nov 2001
Java's increased deployment in the wireless sector has again been highlighted by the recent announcement that Compaq is set to ship Java technology in every unit of its iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 handheld computers.
"iPAQ Pocket PC users will greatly benefit from this development as they will be able to run sophisticated Java technology-based programs and choose from a vast array of interactive applications on demand," says Peter Castle, senior systems engineer: Java at Sun Microsystems SA.
The iPAQ device will allow its users to benefit from a richer, more complete Internet experience gained from Java. They will be able to run more than 7.2 million Java technology-enabled Web pages, which include games, chat, real-time stock quotes, sport headlines and other dynamic content.
"Running its iPAQ handhelds on Java is a significant step for Compaq in light of Microsoft's decision to exclude the Java Virtual Machine from its core Window XP operating system," comments Castle. "Compaq is in a strong position to take full advantage of Java's 'run anywhere' functionality."
Java technology provides a secure, open platform, which spans multiple devices. Application developers utilising the Java platform can minimise their time to market, decrease developments costs and increase revenue.
The iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 handheld computers will in future feature Insignia's Jeode PDA Edition, a platform that incorporates the Jeode EVM runtime engine, a Sun Authorised Virtual Machine fully compatible with the Personal Java and EmbeddedJava specifications.
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