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> So what does the ballfield look like ?

I'm not sure I understand the question.  I've got an Compaq-donated
Alpha, running the Compaq-provided Linux-JDK in emulation mode that
should be adequate enough to bootstrap a FreeBSD-native port.

However, if history is at all a reflection os what we expect, the native
Alpha port will be the *slowest* JVM in the world w/out a JIT.  The
Linux port is slower on the box than it is on my 486/66 box, so it's no
speed daemon, that's for sure.

> BTW i've noticed that blackdown has gotten involved with BSD et al.  Any
> relationships ? any support from them ?

This is news to me.

> BTW#2 are u (java/port) still involved with BSDi.  what is their
> relationship now-a-days?

In a couple of weeks, there will be no BSDi.  It's not obvious at this
time if there will be a relationship.


Nate

> > > > whats going on with the alpha port of the Sun/JDK stuff ?
> > > > is there a port/effort?
> >
> > There is hardware in place to do the port, but so far no one has stepped
> > up to the plate to do it.
> >
> > Nate
> 

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