What does the April 2004 settlement mean in terms of Microsoft support for Java?
Going forward, Microsoft is not including the MSJVM in its software and SKUs. Software and SKUs that currently include the MSJVM will continue to be retired or replaced by versions not containing the MSJVM. As part of the new agreement, Sun and Microsoft have pledged to improve collaboration and the sharing of technical information. Any future outcomes of this collaborative effort will originate with the Microsoft .NET product team.Going forward, Microsoft is not including the MSJVM in its software and SKUs. Software and SKUs that currently include the MSJVM will continue to be retired or replaced by versions not containing the MSJVM. As part of the new agreement, Sun and Microsoft have pledged to improve collaboration and the sharing of technical information. Any future outcomes of this collaborative effort will originate with the Microsoft .NET product team.