Why didn't he stick with Boolean.valueOf(boolean)?

Boolean.valueOf() is 1.4 only.

Aslak,

Im a search and selection agent working for a financial client in London. I would be keen to talk to you about this opportunity if appropriate a this time. I apologise for this approach but I dont like tracking people down via their place of work. I am speaking to other bloggers and java meet up regulars aswell and earlier this year I placed two of the regular attendees with this client. My number is 0207 379 7700 and of course the converation will be in the strictest confidence. Regards,
Neil Godwin

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