Starfire Research develops 3D virtual worlds, using Java 3D, for our clients worldwide. We also provide onsite technical support for Windows & Linux users in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota (USA) area. We specialize in Java / Java 3D software development. Please feel free to e-mail us regarding our services via info at mnstarfire dot com. On this site, you will find information and tips for Windows & Linux users, tools and information for Java programing and website development, along with links to other information and material on the web that we hope you will find useful. We welcome e-mail comments and suggestions regarding our website via webmaster at mnstarfire dot com.

With over twenty years of experience developing software, running computers and maintaining networks, we can provide experienced guidance and recommendations to help you run your IT resources safely and reliably. We can provide guidance and wisdom to avoid the hazards of viruses, intruders and equipment failure.

Why Java?

The reason Java is a good choice is that it creates a marketplace where vendors don't try to lock you into their proprietary technologies, but rather we openly compete to provide the best customer service, superior products and support. Java is the safe choice to ensure flexibility to meet future needs without having to make radical technology changes and leaving behind obsolete technologies. Essentially it boils down to Java delivers the lowest cost and highest quality solutions.

Starfire Research is an advocate of "agile" software development. This is an approach to software development that emphasizes incremental development to rapidly deliver working code to customers while maintaining a flexible approach that can change to meet changing customer requirements. Starfire Research however emphasizes more importance to written documentation than typical "agile" approaches.