The standardization of Java begins

JavaSoft will take the first steps toward the standardization of Java next week, when it meets with officials at the ISO standards committee.The meeting, held at JavaSoft's Cupertino headquarters, will discussthe company handing Java over to a standards body. JavaSoft is considering the Open Group, the ISO, and the ECM, among others. Thepurpose of the meeting is to ensure that the process goes quickly andquickly.JavaSoft announced in November that it would eventually turn the languageover to a standards body