Can java Access windows dll files ?

I have to write a program in which i aim to use windows dll files and the funtions that are declared in that file. for example i have to get the system information of my computer using the windows dll file. and i have to open/close CD ROM using windows dll files. can Java has ability to access and use the funtions that are present in dll files? plz tell my how can i do that.

[384 byte] By [Usman_Farooq_222a] at [2007-11-27 9:21:01]