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Jini technology redefines the concept of a client. Instead of a fixed set of "local" devices, Jini technology supplies the Java client with a federation of remote "plug and play" devices in a dynamic configuration (the Jini Federation) that is personalized for each client. With Jini technology, the network truly becomes the client computer!

Activatable Jini Services, Part 2: Patterns of Use Reprinted from JavaWorld
This article presents the consequences of Jini activation and some helpful patterns of use. (October 2000)

Ask Espresso Man by Ron Kleinman
Jini and Enterprise Java Bean Technologies--the Distributed Client Meets the Distributed Service by Ron Kleinman
Explore the differing value proposition that Jini and Enterprise JavaBean technologies offer the developer. (January 2000)

The Nuts and Bolts of Compiling and Running JavaSpaces Programs: by Susanne Hupfer
This article steps you through the details of getting your JavaSpaces programs up and running. (January 2000)

How to Attach a User Interface to a Jini Service by Bill Venners
This article gives a glimpse of the Jini licensee community (Jini community) in action, and looks at the serviceui project proposal from Jini.org for a standard way to attach a user interface to a Jini service. (November 1999)

Join the Jini Technology Development Community by Bill Day
This article describes how the Jini licensee community (Jini community) is growing and adapting its development process, and how you can participate. Plus, a real-world example of the ease-of-use Jini technology brings to networked devices and services. (October 1999)

A Demonstration of Jini Technology and the K Virtual Machine by Michael Deleo
Remember the Tank Demo at the 1999 JavaOne Developer Conference? This article explores some of the challenges demo developers solved with Jini technology and the K Virtual Machine. (September 1999)

The Jini Vision by Bill Venners
This article concentrates on the unique value of Jini technology, reports on the recent Jini Community Summit, and considers Bill Joy's comments on his creation. (August 1999)

Tag You're It! by Ed Ort
A report on the Java One 1999 Lego Tanks demo using Jini Connection Technology. (June 1999)

Distributed Events in Jini Technology by Simon Roberts & Jon Byous
Instant networking availability is one of the pluses of Jini technology. Learn about using this technology's small infrastructure to build a fully distributed system out of the simplest devices. (June 1999)