【阿楚转载】JDK的最新版本——发布版之前的最后一个版本JDK的RC(Release Candidate)

A release of the JavaTM 2 Platform, Standard Edition version 1.4.1 software for Windows, Linux, and SolarisTM is now available to the Java community! Additionally, Early Access 64-bit releases for Itanium processors are available for both Linux and Windows.
Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SETM) software is the premier solution for rapidly developing and deploying mission-critical, enterprise applications. Version 1.4.1 builds upon Java technology's cross-platform support and robust security model with new features and functionality, enhanced performance and scalability, and improved reliability and serviceability. Version 1.4.1 advances rich client application development and provides the foundation for standards-based, interoperable Web services that can be built and deployed today!
In addition to new features, version 1.4.1 addresses key customer issues and is fully compatible with previous J2SE software releases.
Java Web Start
Java Web Start is now bundled with with the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition, version 1.4.1 JRE bundle. To use Java Web Start on previous Java releases, download the JRE package for Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition, version 1.4.1.