Java wasn't a revolution even at the time it first appeared. It introduced little that was new and yet we were carried along on a wave of enthusiasm. I can remember wondering why anyone would use it ...

As Java marks its 30th anniversary on May 23rd, it's a powerful reminder that few technologies have had the longevity -- or the impact -- of a language first launched in 1995. Today, Java continues to ...

Oracle recently lost its attempt to use patent and copyright law to force Google to pay $US9 billion for using parts of its Java computer language. Nine billion ...