Basic HTML version of Foils prepared April 7 1998
| Provides richer graphics, font, and image APIs |
| Supports enhanced color definition and composition, hit detection on arbitrary geometric shapes and text, and a uniform rendering model for printers and display devices |
| Enables the creation of advanced graphics libraries in Java, such as CAD/CAM and imaging special effects |
| Can be used to create and display animations and other multimedia presentations |
| http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/2D/ |