Networks '97: Java reaching critical mass in UK

"Java is hitting critical mass and developers re-engineering their environments want help," said Simon Moores, chairman of The Research Group which created the group. "Developers are using technologies from all [Java Forum member] companies and Java has to stay independent."

Responding to a comment that Java development is no longer "all ponytails and sandals", Dominic Storey, Novell director of technology said: "Java is changing its purpose. All Novell engineers are now being trained in Java. It's central to our strategy."

"It's growing faster than I can keep pace," said Victor Aberdeen, Internet product manager at Lotus.

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