> Traditionally, the jdk can use the last major version for bootstrap and > itself. > The results are the same so it realy comes down to whatever is easiest for > the builder. > > I do however use self bootstrap as a method to check the current build is > working well enough to handle building itself. Also for the ppc/zero build > there isn't a jdk 1.6 available to use so self bootstrap is the only option.
Ok, I will stay with OpenJDK 1.7 32bits for now in my builds for 32/64bits x86. Mac OS/X port could be built with Apple 1.6 JVM, could it be done also for bsd-port (when detected on OS/X platform) ?
