Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 10:10:59 +0200 From: Mark Evenson <mark.evenson@gmx.at> To: freebsd-java@freebsd.org Subject: Questions about JDK 1.5 Diablo vs. SCSL port Message-ID: <e4jujp$l0a$1@sea.gmane.org>
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I've been away from FreeBSD Java development for a while, so I need a little clarification about the differences between the JDK 1.5 versions available. Any pointers to source material would be greatly appreciated. FreeBSD currently has two versions of the Sun JDK 1.5, the version produced by the FreeBSD Foundation for binary distribution (Diablo) and the SCSL port effort. Diablo is based on the Sun JDK 1.5 Update 6 sources. It was produced through finacial donations, has necessarily closed sources due to the licensing terms, was a large effort (for the Foundation), has passed all of the necessary Sun certification tests, and is not likely to be worked on further without really compelling reasons. The SCSL port is based on the the initial Sun JDK 1.5 sources and has no access to the Update sources due licensing terms. Access to the Update sources may be possible in the future if something comes out of the noise from JavaONE 2006 about "open sourcing" Java produces any tangible benefits, or we are able to incorporate updates from the JRL (?), but nothing can be said with any certainty. Thanks for any clarifications of these statements.
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