Sun Adds Comprehensive Video Capabilities to Ubiquitous Java Platform with On2 Technologies

SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA), today announced it has
entered into a multi-year agreement with On2 Technologies (AMEX:ONT)
to add comprehensive video capabilities, using On2 Technologies
TrueMotion video codecs, to Sun's JavaFX(TM), a family of products for
creating Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) with immersive media and
content across all the "screens of your life". For more information on
the JavaFX family of products visit http://www.javafx.com and for
details on On2 video technologies visit http://www.on2.com.

Consumers are demanding a rich video experience across multiple
screens and this deal compliments the Java(TM) platform for RIAs by
adding On2 Technologies TrueMotion codecs. Sun and On2 have come
together to deliver the essential technologies and services that are
designed to power compelling video applications. With JavaFX rich
client technology, the same high resolution video and media
applications can run across the billions of devices that use the Java
platform -- browsers, desktops, mobile and embedded devices. The first
availability of On2 video codec for JavaFX software products is
scheduled for the fall of 2008.

"The JavaFX runtime environment is designed from the ground up to
support high fidelity media, empowering content authors to deliver
media-rich content and applications across all the screens of your
life. On2 shares Sun's vision of driving video convergence across
desktops and mobile devices and we look forward to working with On2 to
deliver this capability as part of the JavaFX family of products,"
said Rich Green, executive vice president, Software at Sun.

"On2 is recognized as a world leader in video compression
technologies. Our codecs deliver the highest quality with less data,
and enable compelling video in products and services, from mobile
devices to web, VoIP, gaming, broadcast and more. Because of the
pervasiveness of Java technology, we are pleased that Sun will be
including TrueMotion as the video codec to key partners across the
digital media ecosystem," said Bill Joll, President and CEO of On2
technologies.

The Java platform is the global standard that powers billions of
devices - from desktop browsers and computers (91 percent) to mobile
phones (more than two billion) and Blu-ray Disc players (13 million),
TVs (nine million) and other connected consumer products. Through
continual innovation, On2 satisfies the toughest quality, bandwidth,
and power requirements for video. The company's TrueMotion video
codecs the video market, with more than two billion deployments on
desktops worldwide and more than 200+ million in mobile. The
combination of On2 TrueMotion video with the Java platform and JavaFX
rich client technology brings a whole new dimension to the immense
breadth of high fidelity media applications and devices.

About the JavaOne Conference

Now, in its 13th year, the annual JavaOne conference brings
together a global community of more than 15,000 developers, students,
bloggers, social media, Web 2.0 companies and blue-chip businesses
along with more than 135 exhibitors from 65 countries together to
share the power of Java technology. This year's Conference theme "Java
+ You" captures the consumer and developer perspectives and how they
experience amazing, consumer-centric Java technology. For consumers
interested in downloading the Java platform or learning more about how
Java technology impacts their lives, go to http://java.com, a consumer
focused site which boasts more than 20 million visitors per month. For
more information about the JavaOne conference, visit
http://java.sun.com/javaone.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global
marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The Network is The
Computer"(TM) -- Sun drives network participation through shared
innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can
be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com.

About On2 Technologies, Inc.

On2 Technologies (AMEX:ONT) ensures a compelling video experience
for any video application anywhere. From low bit rate to high
definition, On2 provides optimized video compression technology
enabling innovative solutions for application developers, content and
service providers, chip vendors, device manufacturers, digital signage
companies and beyond.

On2 TrueMotion compression schemes are built to deliver the
highest video quality within any given data bandwidth. Moreover, On2
video is designed for simple decode enabling optimal playback at
higher resolutions on systems with less powerful processors. This also
gives developers the overhead they need to integrate more exciting
user interfaces and functionality in their applications.

Established in 1992 and headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, On2
has offices and partners in Finland, Germany, UK, Japan, China,
Taiwan, Korea and India. Customers include Nokia, Samsung, Freescale,
AMS, Atmel, Adobe, AOL, Sony, Skype, Facebook, VideoEgg, Brightcove,
Move Networks and XM Satellite Radio. For more information please
visit http://www.on2.com.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, JavaFX, JavaOne and The
Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Sun Microsystems
Jacki DeCoster, 415-294-4482
jacki.decoster@sun.com

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