JavaFX 1.0 Media Kit

December 4, 2008 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. today unveiled one of the most significant advancements to the Java platform with the release of JavaFX 1.0, a new platform that merges form and functionality for building rich internet applications (RIA) with immersive media and content for web browsers and desktops. The announcement signals a broad expansion of Java's ubiquitous reach to a wide range of web developers, content authors and visual designers. It also marks the next big innovation for the Java platform to extend its capabilities to include rich applications for all the screens of life - from desktops and browsers to mobile devices and TVs.