Microsoft KB Archive/819018

= The Java Language Conversion Assistant (JLCA) is now available =

Article ID: 819018

Article Last Modified on 1/12/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Visual C# .NET 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Visual C# .NET 2003 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Visual J++ 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition

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SUMMARY
The Microsoft Java Language Conversion Assistant (JLCA) is a tool that automatically converts existing Java-language source code to C# for developers who want to move their existing applications to the Microsoft .NET Framework. The Java Language Conversion Assistant provides the quickest low-cost method to move existing applications to C# on the .NET Framework. Developers can then extend their applications to produce and to exhaust XML Web services, and then to take advantage of the benefits of the .NET developer environment, which includes Microsoft ASP.NET, Microsoft ADO.NET, and Microsoft Windows Forms.



MORE INFORMATION
The Java Language Conversion Assistant provides the following:  ==== Integration with Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005 ====

The Java Language Conversion Assistant provides programming tool support through its integration with the award-winning Microsoft Visual Studio .NET or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 IDE. You can easily identify or complete continuing application development or migration tasks when you use the IDE.  ==== Protection for Existing Investments ====

When you convert your business logic, the Java Language Conversion Assistant helps you take advantage of your existing investment in business knowledge. This reduces the risk of new development while it decreases your time-to-market.  ==== Delivers Full C# Implementation ====

The Java Language Conversion Assistant converts existing Java-language source code to C#. The JLCA then directly uses the underlying .NET Framework. You can immediately use the power of the .NET Framework and the component oriented programming features of C#. 

Applications and services converted with the Java Language Conversion Assistant run only on the .NET Framework. They do not run on any Java Virtual Machine. Microsoft developed the Java Language Conversion Assistant independently. It is neither endorsed nor approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

To download the JLCA, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=46BEA47E-D47F-4349-9B4F-904B0A973174&displaylang=en

