On java programs & main/contrib

[Javier Fdz-Sanguino Pen~a <jfs@ieeesb.etsit.upm.es>]

	I am currently maintainer of vrwave, a Java VRML browser, there was filed a bug
recently against it since it depends on jdk (1.0.2 or 1.1, as a matter of fact). The point is,
this is a Java program, and MUST depend on ANY java-compatible compiler, JDK is not the only
alternative, there exist other alternatives (guavac, for example).

	There doesn't exist a virtual-package for a java compiler, and if it existed it would
be better if included version information (instead of having different virtual packages for
java 1.0.2 ... 1.1, etc..) but that is another story....

	Anyhow, my question is if ALL java-based programs should be on "contrib" since, up to
now most work with jdk but not for others. I consider they shouldn't... but according to
Debian Policy they should.... Ideas?

	I just wanted to throw the question.

	Saludos

	Javi


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