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Date:      Fri, 02 Oct 1998 11:56:08 +1000
From:      Joe Shevland <J_Shevland@TurnAround.com.au>
To:        Chuck Robey <chuckr@mat.net>
Cc:        FreeBSD-Hackers@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: Java
Message-ID:  <361432B8.CDAD82A6@TurnAround.com.au>
References:  <Pine.BSF.4.02A.9810012131540.362-100000@picnic.mat.net>

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Chuck Robey wrote:
> 
> I suddenly need java for a school project (I need jdbc).  I see the port
> of 1.1.6, and I'm currently installing it, but the 3 other members of my
> project are all going to be using 1.1.7.  Will I notice much difference?

No, 1.1.7 only has (among other things) an updated JIT (just in time
compiler) and bugfixes.

> Is there any real chance that 1.1.7 might be something that will come
> soon?  Is there anything I need to install beyond lang/jdk to make it
> work here on FreeBSD?

Your DISPLAY env variable if using X, and a few other bits and pieces.
Give me a holler once you've installed the port and go from there if you
like.

> 
> Thanks.
> 
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