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McNealy Discusses Red Hat, Microsoft and Java Technology Sun CEO Reaffirms Java is Everywhere Red Hat and Microsoft were formally invited by Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy to join the Java Community ProcessSM during his keynote speech at the 2004 JavaOneSM Conference, and he stated that greater things would be made possible for the community with these two companies as active participants. McNealy also mentioned the Sun-Microsoft alliance, conceding that many Sun proponents were stunned by the move, however he asserted that the result will be for the greater good of the IT industry. "I know we shocked some of you back in April with that announcement, but we are serious about working with Microsoft," McNealy said. "The better our products work together, the better it is for all of you." He stated that Java technology is living up to its "everywhere" mantra with over seven million Web pages with Java-enabled content, more than 650 million desktops using Java, nearly 60 percent of worldwide PC desktops being shipped with Java and its lead in mobile applications platforms with 93 carrier deployments all related to Java technology. "There are now four million Java developers and 550 Java user groups worldwide," McNealy said. "From Michigan to Mars, the Java community has really made its mark over the past twelve months and the next year promises to be even more aggressive." His presentation centered largely on Java's role in the gamming industry. Chris Melissinos, chief gaming officer at Sun, joined McNealy to demonstrate some of the latest PC gamming developments involving Java such as TechLand Software's highly acclaimed Chrome multiplayer and the experimental game Square Heads. Kevin Bachus, Infinium Lab's president and co-creator of Microsoft's Xbox, was also called on stage where he announce Java technology will be shipped on Infinium's Phantom game receiver when it's launched this fall. This announcement ensures that gamers will be able to enjoy the same Java technology-based games that they enjoyed on Windows-based PCs, as they become available on Infinium's network. McNealy also acknowledged Allied Irish Bank (AIB), one of Ireland's largest banking and financial services organizations, who will migrate 7,500 desktop users and transition branch dependent applications to the Sun JavaTM Desktop System [13360]. As is becoming tradition, McNealy also handed out Duke's Choice Awards for most innovative Java technology applications in recognition of the best-of-the-best in the world of Java technology development. The 2004 Duke's Award winners include:
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McNealy Discusses Red Hat, Microsoft and Java Technology
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