In a special, unannounced java.net Community Corner session from JavaOne 2008, Java creator James Gosling offers a wide-open Q&A session. Taking questions from audience members, Dr. Gosling discusses the creation of Java, what might go into Java 7, the future of Micro Edition Java, his thoughts on java.net, his favorite non-Java language, closures, and more.

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James Gosling is the founder of Java and is now the CTO of Sun's Client Software Group.