Which kernel for jdk 1.1.7, glibc, jni?

[Barnet Wagman]

I realize that a question about 1.1.7 may seem a bit antiquated at this point, but at present I need stability more than 1.2-ness.

I'm about to switch kernels, primarily because the jni isn't working properly with my current configuration (I'm currently still using a libc5 kernel).  Which kernel is most likely to work well with  JDK 1.1.7, particularly  with the jni?

Also, might native threads help the jni?

Thanks,

Barnet Wagman