Why isn't there a prototypical Java desktop demo app? Also:
Forum postings: Searching for Swing fundamentals demos and closing the "horrible regression"
java.net Poll: Which feature of JSR-277 most appeals to you?
Java Today: Closures vs. alternatives, Egyptian JUG event, and Sun survey on desktop database connectivity
Weblogs: JSR-277 support for pre-compilation, dyamic code genration, and benefits of pack200