JavaOne Camp

The Beginning
On November 13th, 2006, the first step in that process started (http://www.sun.com/2006-1113/feature/), WHEN Rich and Jonathan officially launched the first projects of the Java platform into open source, starting with javac, the HotSpot VM and JavaHelp 2.0. They were the first steps of the new OpenJDK and the beginning of a new era where the community can take more of a role in helping to define, deliver and improve on the platform which embraces open standards and exemplifies the principles of "Write Once, Run Anywhere".

Sharing
Open Source, of course, is not just about making the code freely available and open. Open Source is about communities and the involvement of community members, such as developers, in the definition, stability and evolution of both the community and code itself. In that model, we are bringing a new activity to the JavaOne conference, JavaOne Camp. JavaOne Camp is yet another opportunity for the community to take an active role in helping shape and define the future of Java, in an "unconference" format. Consider JavaOne Camp as a TownHall, where the individual Java developer can SHARE their voices, ideas and opinions with peers about how the platform or language needs to adapt as a result of changes in the industry, in the community, on the web, in technology or in the social fabric of the Internet. It is an ideal opportunity to network, to share, to provide insight as well as to gain insight into the evolution of the platform, so we can continue to innovate AND continue to improve.

So, what should you do next?

1. Register for the JavaOne Conference
2. Login to Event Connect
   (use the username and password you provided while registering)
3. Join the JavaOne Camp group
4. Start contributing to the Wiki and we'll see you on Tuesday and/or Wednesday