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Weblog:   Long awaited Java releases from Apple
Subject:   Java3D!?
Date:   2003-10-31 09:52:25
From:   anonymous2
Sun laid off Mark Hood; hence, ending Java3D and are focusing on JOGL. Why would Apple just now get to a now unsupported Java3D? Come on Apple, stay with the times.
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  • Because people want it
    2003-10-31 18:29:02  anonymous2 [Reply | View]

    As the article stated people kept asking for it. Makes sense for Apple to provide it. JOGL from what I've heard doesn't have a scene graph capability. It's just a mapping to OpenGL. Maybe Apple can hire Mark Hood and give Java3D additional support that way. Sun has been willing to let people carry the ball on some things if it isn't interested. Way to go Apple. In tune with the customers. No better way to gain market share.
  • Java3D!?
    2003-10-31 17:00:54  anonymous2 [Reply | View]

    Really. Java3D hasn't been updated in almost 2 years.
    • Java3D!?
      2003-11-03 05:51:50  jimothy [Reply | View]

      First of all, that isn't true. Java 3D API 1.3.1 was released on May 13, 2003. Second, Sun hasn't officially announced a replacement for Java 3D. In fact, they haven't declared Java 3D dead. While speculation that it will be replaced with an OpenGL mapping is reasonable, it remains, at this point, speculation.

      So, to Java developers interested in 3D graphics and the Mac, this announcement is better late than never.
    • Java3D!?
      2003-11-01 10:56:34  anonymous2 [Reply | View]

      you guys need to go to thinksecret.com

      there is a mention of some type of java/3d preview shipping soon.
      • Java3D!?
        2003-11-02 12:24:06  anonymous2 [Reply | View]

        You need to understand English. Java 3D from Sun has not been updated for quite a while. Java 3D is Apple's implementation of this old standard.
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