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Sun's new Java Platform Standard Edition rises

Yesterday, Sun Microsystems released its beta Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (Java SE 6). Code-named Project Mustang, this release is the culmination of an industry-wide design effort, open review and unprecedented collaboration between Sun engineers and hundreds of developers, Sun says in a statement.

Java SE 6, which features enhanced functionality for Web services, diagnostics, and desktop apps, is available here.