Location API
for Java™ 2 Micro Edition
Version 1.0
JSR-179 Expert Group
jsr-179-comments@jcp.org
Java Community Process
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JSR-179 Location API for J2ME Specification ("Specification")
Version: 1.0
Status: Final Release
Specification Lead: Nokia Corporation ("Specification Lead")
Release: 2003-09-04
Copyright 2003 Nokia Corporation
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Implementation") source code or binary code materials nor, except with an appropriate and separate
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applicable version of the Specification.
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