Letter from the editor
An update on JavaWorld and an explanation for that yellow and black navbar
As most of our loyal readers have already noticed, we’ve been publishing a greater amount of content in JavaWorld lately. Our recent move to a weekly schedule has meant that we no longer think in terms of monthly “issues.” This has given us the flexibility to increase the number of feature articles in particular. Additionally, Java Q&A and our new products section have gone weekly; we’ve debuted the Java 101 column; and a new Enterprise JavaBeans column is coming soon. Plans are also in the works for a redesign, Java forums, reader polls, and improved indexing and search functions. We hope you’ll continue to revisit JavaWorld often so you won’t miss a thing!
We always appreciate your feedback — positive or critical — and I’d like to address a question that’s come up quite a bit: “What’s with the yellow and black navbar on the bottom of every page?” Some of you have called it “ugly” and referred to it as an “awful ad,” while others are grateful for the “very useful tool.” In response to these varying opinions, I’d like to explain the reason for its existence.
Our parent company, International Data Group, has formed ITworld.com, a network that aims to supply the most comprehensive technology news, reviews, tutorials, feature articles, and reader services all on one site. On the ITworld.com homepage, you will find expert advice, job search assistance, a whitepaper database, and much more; you’ll also be able to participate in forums and Webcasts. JavaWorld is one of seven publications now linked together via the navbar below (along with CIO, Computerworld, InfoWorld, LinuxWorld, Network World, and SunWorld).
With the navbar, you can quickly click to our other sites and services, get the information you need, and return to JavaWorld. We want our readers to experience the strength of our entire network and benefit from it. We hope you will take advantage of our combined offerings.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me directly with your questions, comments, and concerns.
Carolyn W.C. Wong
