Bistro: This paper introduces the Bistro programming language and compares it to Smalltalk and Java. By Nik Boyd.
Bistro: Smalltalk variant that runs atop any Java virtual machine (VM) conforming to Sun Java specifications; has some Java features to better support integrating the two languages, declarative language model. [Open Source, BSD-like]
Java Platform Language Neutrality: Nik Boyd paper considers criteria to assess language neutrality of a software development platform. Response to Roger Sessions.