History of Java Language and Team
Starts in 1991 as Project Green—semi-autonomous task force in Sun focusing on operating software for consumer electronic devices, e.g. smart set-top boxes.
Gosling (creator of Sun NeWS) considers C++ too complex and initiates development of Oak, later renamed to Java. Similarities to UCSD P-system.
A PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), codename “*7”, based on Oak/Java ready in 1993. Green Team becomes FirstPerson, Inc.
*7 proposal to Time-Warner rejected in 1993. 3DO deal falls through in 1994. FirstPerson, Inc. dissolves.
Small group (~30 people, now the Java Team) continues and decides to adapt Oak as a Web technology.