scope:

This document specifies the java virtual machine required to run FINREAD Card Reader Applications. By java virtual machine, it is understood here not only the java virtual machine per se which is one of the components of the java environment but also all java system libraries. The distinction between the different components and the actual terminology used by the java community is recalled further in this document. This document: - gives an overveiw of the existing stabdards; - describes the choices made for the FINREAD card reader java virtual machine; - details the adherence with the java language and libraries; - lists the maximum subset of java classes and methods that shall be used.