J2SE Version (please include all output from java -version flag):
  java version "1.6.0-ea"
  Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.6.0-ea-b28)
  Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.6.0-ea-b28, mixed mode)

Does this problem occur on J2SE 1.4.x or 5.0.x ? Yes / No (pick one)
  Yes

Bug Description:
  strange and also unpredictable behavior of Java concerning
  the semantics of the "transient" keyword during serialization
  and deserialization.

Steps to Reproduce (be specific):
  This example Main.java demonstrates the problem of the "transient"
  keyword during serialization and deserialization.


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