3D Programming Books General & Games | Direct X | Java | OpenGL | Linux | 3D Programming Books - Java 3D User Interfaces With Java 3D by Jon Barrilleaux Paperback - 300 pages (July 2000) Manning Publications Company; ISBN: 1884777902 Updating technology is something that all business owners must do. Using 3-D user interfaces will allow you to enhance existing applications. Jon Barrilleaux shows readers how to make this happen with 3D User Interfaces with Java 3D. Readers will learn how to include 3-D programs in Web applications for e-commerce with this reference, which also includes tips for solving common problems with 3-D user interfaces and Java 3D. 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