Java Foundation Classes (JFC)

Swing
Swing is the part of the Java Foundation Classes (JFC) that implements a new set of GUI components with a pluggable look and feel. Swing is implemented in 100% Pure Java, and is based on the JDK 1.1 Lightweight UI Framework. The pluggable look and feel lets you design a single set of GUI components that can automatically have the look and feel of any OS platform (Windows, Solaris, Macintosh). Swing components include both 100% Pure Java versions of the existing AWT component set (Button, Scrollbar, Label, etc.), plus a rich set of higher-level components (such as tree view, list box, and tabbed panes).

Java 2D
The Java 2D API is a set of classes for advanced 2D graphics and imaging. It encompasses line art, text, and images in a single comprehensive model. The API provides extensive support for image compositing and alpha channel images, a set of classes to provide accurate color space definition and conversion, and a rich set of display-oriented imaging operators. These classes are provided as additions to the java.awt and java.awt.image packages (rather than as a separate package).

Accessibility
Through the Java Accessibility API, developers will be able to create Java applications that can interact with assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech recognition systems and Braille terminals. Accessibility enabled Java applications are not dependent on machines that require assistive technology support, rather these applications will run on any Java-enabled machine with or without assistive technologies.
The Java Accessibility API is one of the core foundation services in the Java Foundation Classes, a comprehensive set of graphical user interface components and foundation services designed to simplify deployment of Internet, intranet and desktop applications.

Drag and Drop
Drag and Drop enables data transfer both across Java and native applications, between Java applications, and within a single Java application.

A Preview of Things to Come