International Text in JDK 1.2 (white paper)
One of the primary goals of Java is to help developers write software
for a variety of world markets that use very different
languages. Learn how the new TextLayout class in the
Java Development Kit, Version 1.2, can help display and measure text.
Building Next-Generation Accessibility into Java (article)
In many cases, people who have disabilities cannot use mainstream applications. Applications
either do not take advantage of accessibility features provided by operating systems, or
operating systems do not provide the infrastructure for developers to consistently
build accessibility features into their applications. Fortunately, Java provides the
ideal environment for solving these and other accessibility issues.
Re-directing Access: IBM's Outlook on Java, Accessibility and Special Needs (article)
The Java environment includes the building blocks for "direct accessibility." For the
first time in computing history, we have the opportunity to store accessibility
information and export this very information to access software. Now
the accessibility community and the Java development community need to work together.
Java Cookbook: Creating Global Applications (tutorial)
The emergence of the Internet and other distributed networks
puts increasing importance on the ability to create global
software -- that is, software that can be developed independently
of the countries or languages of intended users and then
translated for multiple countries or regions. Java 1.1 takes a
major step forward in creating global applications and applets.
Making Educational Resources More Accessible (article)
The Web is an outstanding educational resource. Making
this resource widely available to students could have a
tremendous impact on education. Java is an important key to
making the Web more accessible--and that's not the only
educational benefit of the Java environment.