
Sun has
released the first version of JavaFX, aptly named JavaFX 1.0.
"JavaFX 1.0 returns to the sales pitch that Sun used during Java's launch more than 13 years ago: a foundation for software on a wide variety of computing "clients" such as desktop computers or mobile phones. JavaFX builds on current Java technology but adds two major pieces. First is a new software foundation designed to run so-called rich Internet applications--network-enabled programs with lush user interfaces. Second is a new programming language called JavaFX Script that's intended to be easier to use than traditional Java."
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2006-02-05
Flash has phenomenal tools for making movies, but is a terrible programming environment.
JavaFX/Silverlight allow for true RIAs on the web on platforms that were made for more serious programming, using tools and languages that are robust and made for the job.