Issue Focus: Java
- What is Java, Really?
- Let's Skip the hype. This article explains what Java is and points you to the right places if you want to dive in.
by Rudi Cilibrasi
- Flicker-free Animation Using Java
- Currently the most popular use of Java seems to be in building applets. This article shows you not only how to make an applet, but how to make it look good.
by Paul Buchheit
- That First Gulp of Java
- A relatively new technology, Java has experienced phenomenal growth. Why? Read on.
by Brian Christeson and John D. Mitchell
- My Next Pentium Is A DEC Alpha
- Is a DEC Alpha a solution if you want a really fast Linux system? Here is one person's experience that may help you decide.
by Bryan W. Headley
- DEC AXP Review
- Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings ... it's Digital's AXP (aka Alpha) computer.
by Bryan Phillippe