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Java is creating a revolution in the smart card industry that promises to bring them into the world of mainstream computing. This is a breakthrough development with far-reaching implications for the smart card and computer industries, businesses and consumers. From last fall's announcement of the Java Card API by JavaSoft and supporting announcements from smart card manufacturers and major industry players, to the first availability of a smart card that runs Java, the industry has changed dramatically. Smart cards are the smallest, most "personal" computer. They are the size of credit cards and contain a microprocessor chip for portable data storage and processing power. Invented in the late '70s, advancements in chip technology, new software developments and pull from the markets are combining to accelerate the use of smart cards. Smart cards are becoming more cap... (more)