Re: State of Java on PPC
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Paul J. Lucas wrote:
> A few years ago, the state of Java on Linux/PPC was less than
> that of Java on x86. Has that improved?
I would answer with a resounding yes. In fact, the Java on PowerPC
Linux in Debian specifically has improved.
On the non-free Java front, the java-package Debian package now
supports the building of IBM 1.3 and 1.4 JREs and JDKs, as well as the
Blackdown 1.3.1 JREs and JDKs for PowerPC released earlier this year.
On the free runtimes for the Java(TM) programming language front,
support has steadily improved in kaffe, sablevm, and gcj. Other
experimental efforts are in the works for JikesRVM and the like.
For more information on what is available, please see the
README.Debian file of the java-package utility. And yes, I am a
maintainer for that package, hence the enthusiasm. 8^) We would welcome
your help in the effort!
Regards,
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Barry Hawkins
All Things Computed
site: www.alltc.com
weblog: www.yepthatsme.com
Registered Linux User #368650
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