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Subject: Re: jre1.1.7 core dump on FreeBSD 3.1 (intel)
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> > > When
> > > I run either java or jre, I get a "Floating point exception" and I get a
> > > core file.
> 
> > None that I'm aware of.  Are you using a 386 box or something that might
> > cause floating point exceptions?
> 
> FreeBSD don't mask some floating point exceptions which
> are masked on initial state of x87. Overflow(OM),
> Devided by zero(ZM) and illegal operation(IM) aren't
> masked.

Right, but I believe this is handled inside the intpreter.  I jus
checked, and the compiler works correctly.


Nate

ps. The problem appears to be resolved by rebooting.


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