Sun Opens Source Code to Java Tech

In an effort to jumpstart Java, Sun Microsystems is open sourcing several
of its Java Enterprise technologies. Sun will release the source code to
Java Application Server Edition 9.0 and Java Enterprise Server Bus (Java
ESB).

Sun will also release over 135,000 lines of code to promote the
development of what it hopes will be a new wave of new Java-based
enterprise applications.

"Sun is bringing innovation from the source of Java and providing the
benchmark of Java Enterprise Edition compatibility to customers that have
been asking for an open version of a Java application server that's robust
enough for commercial deployment," said John Loiacono, Sun's executive
vice president of Software Group.

"By open sourcing these Java technologies and the Solaris Operating System, Sun is leading the industry to dramatically increase community participation as well as drive greater economic growth and social progress for everyone. The inclusion of Sun's application server and directory engine lays the foundation for the continued evolution of a complete Java Enterprise System platform."

More information is available from the Sun Java Web site.