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Abstract
Pro Java Programming, J2SE 5.0 Edition' is for the experienced C++, Perl or other language programmer who is new to Java or to the Java programmer who is beyond the Beginning level Java book. It covers the latest J2SE 5.0 platform and the core JDK, showing how to take advantage of the finer points of the core and standard edition of Java 2