10.2. Java Development Kit
The JDK is a programming environment for compiling, debugging, and running Java applets, applications, and Java Beans. The JDK includes the JRE with the addition of the Java Programming language and additional development tools and tool APIs. Sun's JDK supports Linux, Solaris, and Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, and Vista). Additional operating system and special purpose JVMs, JDKs, and JREs are freely available at http://java-virtual-machine.net/other.html.
Table 10-1 lists versions of the JDK provided by Sun Microsystems®. Download the most recent version at http://java.sun.com; download older versions at http://java.sun.com/products/archive.
| Java Development Kits | Codename | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Java SE 6 with JDK 1.6.0 | Mustang | 2006 |
| Java 2 SE 5.0 with JDK 1.5.0 | Tiger | 2004 |
| Java 2 SE with SDK 1.4.0 | Merlin | 2002 |
| Java 2 SE with SDK 1.3 | Kestrel | 2000 |
| Java 2 with SDK 1.2 | Playground | 1998 |
J2SE version 1.3 has completed the Sun End of Life (EOL) process for the Solaris 9, Solaris 10, Windows, and Linux platforms.
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