Re: Java 1.2 and Java3D for Linux...?

[Jauvane Cavalcante de Oliveira]

Hi Harold,

> I was wondering when/if Java 1.2 will be ready for Linux, and if there are
> any plans for porting the Java3D library to linux, too (it needs OpenGL on
> Sun and Win32 platforms... and would probably need that on Linux to function
> properly).  Just curious.  Thanks.

Although a little unrelated it may be interesting to you: SUN is selling Solaris
2.6 for both Sparc and x86 architectures at $ 10.00 + shipping. If you want to
use JDK 1.2 and Java 3D at home with UNIX, this would be an option. Have a look
at http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/DE/solarisedupromo-buy.html

Regards,

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