Java News from Friday, November 25, 2005

The Apache Database Project has released Apache Derby 10.1.2.1 (formerly Cloudscape), an open source SQL database written in pure Java that supports JDBC. This is mostly a bug fix release.


JCraft, Inc has posted JSch 0.1.24, an open source, pure Java implementation of SSH2 that supports port forwarding, X11 forwarding, file transfer, etc. This version adds some minor features including handling hostkeys included in known_hosts file and setting timeout values for opening sockets. Java 1.2 or later and the JCE are required. JSch is released under a BSD license. This release fixes bugs.


The Big Faceless Organization has released the Big Faceless PDF Library 2.6.4, a $700 payware (more if you want support) Java class library for creating PDF documents. The $1300 Extended Edition adds the AcroForms support, digital signatures, and the ability to import and edit and existing PDF documents. Version 2.6.4 fixes bugs.