El Pop

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October 26, 2026

The Java Story

The “Java Story” is a documentary-style account of the creation and evolution of the Java programming language. Born from a project called “Oak” at Sun Microsystems in the early 1990s, Java was initially intended for embedded systems and interactive cable television. However, the rise of the internet and the release of the Mosaic browser led… Continue reading

History, Java, Programming

About Me

Born and raised in Mexico City, Fernando “El Pop” Romo studied Physics at the UNAM Faculty of Sciences—a journey he describes as barely surviving. During a subsequent existential crisis, he pursued further studies in Electronic Engineering at UAM. His early career included a tenure in Systems Engineering at Banamex, though he eventually resigned due to frustrations with the bank’s operational methods. This led to the creation of his first venture, “Físicos Ingenieros y Matemáticos en Concertación, S.A. de C.V.” (FIMAT). Following a period of fiscal restructuring, he founded “Origen de Sistemas, S.A. de C.V.,” which he later sold to join Acer Computec Latin America as Director of Systems, overseeing regional projects.

Driven by another existential pivot, he left Acer to establish “La Cofradía Digital,” a portal dedicated to Free Software. He currently serves as the CEO of Incuvox, S.A. de C.V., and Director of Voipcamp, S.C. When not managing these roles, he focuses on the pragmatic work required to support his family.

Java

The Java Story