Java DB (or Derby, or Cloudscape if you prefer) 10.2 beta is available for download at http://people.apache.org/~rhillegas/10.2.1.0-beta/. There has not been a feature release since august 2005, so this should be what Java DB/Derby users are waiting for. New features include:

• Scrollable Updatable Result Sets
• JDBC4
• Grant/Revoke
• Online Backup
• Stronger Network Authentication

More information at http://wiki.apache.org/db-derby/TenTwoRelease. We in the developer community will appreciate feedback on very much. Try it out!