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Java 5 Update 21 released

- update independently of Java 6
- now that Java 5 has entered its End of Life Service, will we see any more updates?
- 17 fixes in Update 21
- 26 fixes in Update 20

java.sun.com: Java 5

"Star Dust" demo for Trident
A very nice looking demo for the Trident animation library.

"Star Dust" demo for Trident library


Recommended book : SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide (CX-310-065)

I've been refocusing on Java 6 and started reading this book, it is excellent so far.

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