Javapedia
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| Javapedia | |
|---|---|
| URL | Wiki.java.net/bin/view/JavaPedia |
| Type of site | Wiki |
| Owner | Java.Net |
| Created by | Sun Microsystems |
| Launched | June 12, 2003 |
The Javapedia project was launched in June 2003[1][2] during the JavaOne developer conference. It is part of java.net Wiki. The java.net website is promoted by Sun Microsystems as the central meeting place for the Java community.
The Project aims at creating an online encyclopedia covering all aspects of the Java platform[3]. The Javapedia project openly inspired by Wikipedia.[4]
[edit] Wikipedia Vs Javapedia
On a general overview though articles on Javapedia are written from a neutral point of view, the prominent differences between Wikipedia and Javapedia include feature restrictions (for example, editing is open to registered users only), software used (TWiki), links (CamelCase is used), and content licensing (Creative Commons 1.0 Attribution license).
[edit] References
- ^ Sun Microsystems unveils java.net, the ultimate destination for developers and focal point for open source collaboration (press release mentioning Javapedia)
- ^ The Source for Java Technology Collaboration - iBLOGthere4iM
- ^ The Javapedia Project from Sun Microsystems White Papers at ZDNet UK
- ^ The Wikimedia Foundation (2005-06-10). "June 10, 2003". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-05-28.
[edit] External links
- Javapedia Web site on java.net
- Java.net Wiki
- Java.net forums
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