Hello everyone,

A member of my group suddenly has an opportunity to relay concerns about
the development of Java3D to the Upper Echelons of Sun in the very near
future.  I am interested in getting feedback from people in the community
to build a case for its continued development.  More specifically, it
would make a powerful statement if I could compile a list of:

- Commercial products based on Java3D
- Publications citing Java3D use
- Use of Java3D in instruction of CS students
- Use of Java3D in scientific visualization

This would help paint a picture of why it should be kept, or at the very
least have adapters for future developments.  I'd also like to get real
numbers on:

-people who have suspended work with/decided not to use Java3D due to
 uncertainty of its fate
-people who would switch to Java3D on a project if it worked on Macs
-people who would be willing to contribute to the codebase for 1.4 and
 forward
-people who would be interested in a professional Java3D editing
 environment (think SunONE Studio (free, like j3dedit) vs. SunONE Studio
 Enterprise Edition (cost))

Please respond off-list, and please don't rant about what features you'd
like (that's what the JCP is for, plus I don't have the time to work this
stuff over).  I can compile information for the next 24 hours, so please
send before that if you want your opinion included.  Thanks!

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Paul Gordon
University of Calgary

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