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Microsoft wrestles Java initiative from Sun
New class libraries announced
War over Java escalates
Microsoft unrepentant over Windows-only extensions
JavaSoft to unveil JavaSpace
Middleware technology will allow Java clients to store and access objects remotely
Industry awaits outcome of ActiveX technology licensing
Microsoft expected to be held to high standard of openness
JavaSoft spills Beans specification
Could be too late to challenge Microsoft's ActiveX
Oracle's Power Objects aimed at intranets
Power Objects Plug-Ins will run in Navigator, Internet Explorer
Powersoft to leverage tools in Internet
Plans Java version of DataWindow; ActiveX version may follow
IBM Olympic snafus ironed out as games end
System not as good as at Barcelona games, user claims
Borland to unveil intranet development suite
Should ship early next year
Web searches to gain smart user interface
Artificial intelligence used to provide flexible database access
IBM plans to simplify Java
Has demonstrated RAD tool that allows linking of Java applets
Developers hedging Java-v-ActiveX bets
Both Sun and Microsoft approaches getting developer support
Web development tools take shape
Borland and Symantec bring vision to Java tools
Sun turns to Ice Tea to bolster Java
Company hopes to improve Java's links to legacy and client/server applications