This whitepaper by Pascal Bauermeister and Olivier Bornet describes a new open source Java-like platform called “Waba” that is currently being ported to Linux. The Waba VM is well suited for use in Linux-based embedded and mobile devices, requiring just 40KB on an M68K. Bauermeister and Bornet write . . .

“Waba is a programming platform for small devices. Waba defines a language, a virtual machine (VM), a class file format, and a set of foundation classes. Legally speaking, Waba is not Java. Also, the foundation classes are simplified in comparison to the standard Java classes, and the VM has certain limitations. Other than this, a programmer familiar with Java will be able to write Waba applications immediately, using the usual development tools. Waba is currently gaining popularity among programmers, and a Linux port is in process.”

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