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Jini defines a dynamic networking architecture for hardware and software computing services. It provides spontaneous netwoking, enabling pervasive computing, and can be applied to a wide variety of interesting and useful applications. [Formerly managed by Tim Rohaly].

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Where can I find the documentation for the Brazil classes?
Java:API:Jini
John Zukowski PREMIUM, Jul 25, 2001
Sun makes the documentation for the sunlabs.brazil classes available from http://www.sun.com/research/brazil/api/.

Are there any free Jini books available online?
Java:API:Jini
John Zukowski PREMIUM, Jul 9, 2001
Jan Newmarch's Guide to JINI Technologies (http://pandonia.canberra.edu.au/java/jini/tutorial/Jini.xml) is available free online. You can also buy the...

Where can I learn (more) about Sun's peer to peer, "Project JXTA"?
Java:API:Servlets, Java:API:RMI, Java:API:Jini, Java:Language, Java:API:Networking, General:FAQs
John Mitchell PREMIUM, May 31, 2001
Check out the Project JXTA site.

Are there any implementations of JavaSpaces, other than the one from Sun?
Java:API:Jini:JavaSpaces
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, May 27, 2001
The only one I know about at this time is http://www.j-spaces.com/.

What is the default space name used for a JavaSpace, and how do I change this default?
Java:API:Jini:JavaSpaces
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Oct 29, 2000
Sun's implementation of JavaSpaces, called "Outrigger", uses the default space name "JavaSpace". This can be changed by setting the...

Where is the source code for all the examples in the <JINI_ROOT>/example directory of the Jini distribution?
Java:API:Jini
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Oct 27, 2000
All the Jini examples are part of the com.sun.jini.example package. Although you might expect the source to be in the example directory, as is the common...

What does JavaSpaces use to represent a "tuple"?
Java:API:Jini:JavaSpaces
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Oct 12, 2000
Each object which implements the interface net.jini.core.entry.Entry corresponds to a tuple. The public instance variables of these objects are the components...

Are there any books which cover JavaSpaces?
Java:API:Jini:JavaSpaces
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Oct 12, 2000
JavaSpaces Principles, Patterns, and Practice (Addison-Wesley) is the definitive treatment of JavaSpaces. Professional Jini (Wrox) covers JavaSpaces, although...

Are there any mailing lists where I can ask questions about JavaSpaces?
Java:API:Jini:JavaSpaces
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Oct 12, 2000
There is a mailing list just for JavaSpaces. To subscribe, visit http://archives.java.sun.com/archives/javaspaces-users.html and follow the instructions...

What is Bluetooth?
Java:API:Jini
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Sep 27, 2000
Bluetooth is a wireless point-to-point networking specification. It is short-range (10m), low-power (100mW), spread-spectrum (2.402-2.480 GHz), high-speed (1...

How do I use the simple web server that comes with Jini?
Java:API:Jini
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Sep 25, 2000
Because most Jini services need to make their .class files available via HTTP for dynamic downloading, Jini bundles a simple web server for your convenience....

How can I read all matching Entry objects from a JavaSpace?
Java:API:Jini:JavaSpaces
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Sep 23, 2000
When you read() or take() an entry from a JavaSpace, the entry that you get is a random one which matches your template. If there are multiple objects...

Where can I find the API documentation for Jini?
Java:API:Jini
John Zukowski PREMIUM, Sep 22, 2000
The documentation for the latest version of Jini (1.1) is bundled with the software - you must download the entire package from http://developer.java...

When can a printer be called a Jini-enabled printer? How is it different from other printers?
Java:API:Jini
Sanjeev Goyal, Sep 1, 2000
When a printer has a Jini-based Service embedded in it, it can be called a Jini-enabled printer. By embedded, I mean that the Jini service is already...

Why is it that I get an AccessControlException (nested in an ActivateFailedException) when I start the lookup service (Reggie)?
Java:API:Jini
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Aug 4, 2000
From the Jini download page: Please Note: If you are using the Java 2 SDK, v. 1.3 or a UNIX production release of 1.2.2 (1.2.2_006 or later) and rmid...

How and when is a Remote object replaced by its stub?
Java:API:RMI, Java:API:Jini
Doug Bell, Aug 3, 2000
In general, remote objects are not replaced by their stubs. The remote object remains on the server and the stub is delivered to the client to act as...

Do my services have to be written so as to be thread safe?
Java:API:Jini:Services
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Jul 1, 2000
Yes. In general, you must assume that more than one client may be using your service, and make sure your service operates safely in a concurrent environment....

What persistent information is a Jini service required to maintain?
Java:API:Jini:Services
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Jul 1, 2000
The Jini specifications require that services maintain some state information across service crashes and restarts. This persistent state includes: The...

Do Jini services have to be RMI remote objects?
Java:API:Jini:Services
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Jul 1, 2000
No. Services have to be serializable objects, which includes as a subset objects that are RMI remote objects. The protocol they use to communicate back...

How are service IDs assigned?
Java:API:Jini:Services
Tim Rohaly PREMIUM, Jul 1, 2000
A service ID is generated by a lookup service when a service registers with that lookup but doesn't specify a service ID. A lookup service is an im...

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