New discussion forums and Java ME Archive

I have added discussion forums to my site.

I opted to do this to enable a more free flowing discussion than my previous, moderated Y! Groups lists allowed. This change also enables new features such as private messages between community members without requiring them to necessarily make their email addresses publicly visible. Go to BillDay.com/discuss to join the conversation.

Current forums include:

• Java ME forum – Discuss the Java Platform, Micro Edition and related Java technology and wireless development topics (supercedes my former Y! J2ME Archive discussion list)
• Flash Lite forum – For Flash Lite and related SVG-T and wireless development discussions
• Server Tech – If the bits execute in a server somewhere besides the mobile device, discuss them here
• Mobile Jobs – Companies with wireless and mobile development related jobs post descriptions of open positions here (supercedes my former Y! Mobile Jobs discussion list)

I am also taking this opportunity to rename my archive to be the “Java ME Archive” to reflect the rebranding of “J2ME” as “Java ME”. As a part of this re-launch of sorts, I have made a number of updates and edits to the (now) Java ME Archive so that it contains the latest links to tools and information for mobile Java and related wireless development.

I may add additional forums over time as community interest reveals demand for them. Please let me know what you think about the new forums or if you’d like to see something added.