Microsoft will extend its support for the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM) until September 30, 2004, to give customers a year to identify MSJVM dependencies, to investigate alternatives, and to test and deploy alternate solutions. Home users do not need to take any action at this time.

The extended support period is being offered due to concerns some developers and enterprises have expressed about their ability to eliminate dependencies on the MSJVM in the time period originally provided.

"At Sun, the needs of our customers are of paramount concern," said Rich Green, Vice President, Sun Developer Platforms Group. "Industry-wide replacement of the MSJVM may be a significant undertaking. This agreement gives customers who require it more time to make the transition with assurance that Microsoft will continue repairing any critical concerns in the MSJVM while the transition is underway."

"We are very pleased that we and Sun have been able to join together to protect the interests of our mutual customers," said Chris Jones, Microsoft Vice President for the Windows Client Division. "This agreement is in direct response to our customers' request for more time to manage the transition, and to their need for continued support of the MSJVM. Customers now have a year to identify MSJVM dependencies and implement their migration strategies. Microsoft is committed to supporting our customers with the MSJVM, migration tools and transition information throughout this period."

For links on upgrade information and assistance to customers and developers currently using the MSJVM, see Microsoft's Web site for a transition guide, FAQs and a list of vendors offering transitioning options:

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