For years, the dream of network computing users has been to have the ability to hook any device, on any network, at any time and have instant access to the services available on that network. Currently networks require specialized software and support for each device on the network.
Incompatibility brings all processes to an abrupt halt.
The invention of the Java language brought to the table the technology needed to remove these demands from the network. Jini, allows users to harness the power and services of any device on the network. This means that each device, which speaks Java, can communicate directly with every other device on the network. On Sunergy 32, Live from Sydney, host John Gage and guests discuss and demonstrate how Jini works, future developments of the technology, and how universities are preparing students for careers in network computing. All rights reserved.