How does Sun make money off Java? Whats the current answer to that question?
It’s the same answer as a year ago. The same answer from two and three years ago. Sun makes money off Java in different ways. We generate direct licensing revenue from OEMs. We sell products that leverage the technology, like application server products. And thirdly, we use the Java technology as leverage to get into and establish ourselves as a strong enterprise software partner and supplier. In many cases, in the enterprise computing environment, you go in to sell the server and the CIOs say we want to hear about your software architecture. Java is a key component. Most CIOs recognize the source of the technology is from Sun and that gives us a lot of leverage as we go in and engage corporate IS organizations. We also get revenue from training, Java developer certification, and professional services. Analyst firms have said Sun needs a good Java development tool and have suggested that you purchase one from either Inprise or Symantec, maybe Forte. Are you looking to enhance your offe
