We have said all along that we encourage our licensees to innovate the Java platform. But it must be done in such a way that passes Sun's compatibility tests.

We are pleased to add one of the country's most respected law firms to our top-notch customer roster. Our customers are realizing immediate operational benefits and capacity efficiencies by implementing our network file management solution as the centerpiece of their storage management strategy.

We've taken this action because believe it is necessary to preserve the value of the Java technology.

Over time, the product will be upgraded in the same way that every other vendor's product will be upgraded.