Java History: The Inside Story
The history of Java technology is a tale of high tech innovation. It's also the story of very real people who found themselves improvising at the edge of their personal and professional experience - pushing the boundaries of what's possible, keeping pace with Java technology's success, staying one step ahead of the forces bent on Java technology's demise.
Watch and listen to videos regarding how Java technology got started and how it changed the world.
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Videos 
The Inside Story
- The Early Days

Formation Of The Secret Green Team
- FirstPerson

Early Attempts At Interactive TV
- What's in A Name?

How "Java" Was Really Chosen
- The Rush for Market Share

Ensuring Java Technology's Survival
- The Java Community

Taking Java Technology From Language To Platform
- Nurturing Innovation

The Critical First Step
- Who's Who in Java History
Cast members of "Inside Story"
A Tribute to James Gosling 
A look at James Gosling's career growth and success at Sun
JavaOne 2005 Power of Ten 
A glance at JavaOne 2005 and insights from attendees about the power of Java technology
JavaOne 2005 Opening Video 
A look at how Java technology has evolved over the years and a peek at where it is headed
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