Java in chaos

While Sun Microsystems fights Microsoft in court over use of the Java programming language, Hewlett-Packard's plan to market its own Java Virtual Machine and license it to Microsoft prompts debate over how much control Sun has over its own technology.

HP opts for Java home brew update The company plans to market and license its own Java Virtual Machine and license the technology to Microsoft. HP's move thwarts Java standard With HP's decision to market its own Java Virtual Machine, hope for a single Java standard is fading. Regulators eye Microsoft-JVM deal news analysis Antitrust regulators are likely to take a keen interest in the Microsoft-HP Java deal. Large-system strategy sticks to Sun rules HP's plan for big computers adheres closely to the JavaSoft party line JavaSoft insists it will make money JavaSoft insists that Hewlett-Packard's plans will not derail its drive to make money. Sun pushing for a profitable Java news analysis Can Sun's JavaSoft division turn a profit, avoid running afoul of powerful allies? (February 12, 1998)