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Use JavaFX and NetBeans to Help Make The Jump Happen!
A
strange phenomenon is occurring with increased frequency across the
globe. These unexplained events are harbingers of a massive change in
mankind's direction. How do we know? Because it's happened before.
Another Jump is coming and we need your help. Join the cause.
—Baron and Hector
PIE Theory is a cool new interactive game featuring Baron Rude
and Hector Macchiato, two nerds—(Ahem!) Paranomal Investigation Experts
(PIEs)—who think big leaps in technology are foreshadowed by paranormal
events, and that one is around the corner. Are they on to something?
There's only one way to find out: Play along using Baron and Hector's
"Recruit Toolkit" comprised of JavaFX 1.1 and NetBeans 6.5. Learn more
about PIE Theory and how to play.
Two Products in One Bundle
For your convenience, Sun has bundled Update 13 of the JDK (the Java
development platform) with the JavaFX 1.1 SDK, which provides the
functionality to develop rich Internet applications. This bundle runs
on Windows only.
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Community
Arriving Soon to Mailboxes - NetBeans Refer-a-Friend 2GB USB Sticks!
Good news to all qualified participants of the recent NetBeans Refer-a-Friend Promotion: Your Gift is on the Way!
We've shipped out NetBeans Refer-a-Friend 2GB USB sticks preloaded with
NetBeans documentation and video, and OpenOffice software. So keep an
eye on your mailboxes. Again, we thank everyone who uses NetBeans and
that participated in this campaign!
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