java.exe (or just plain `java` on *nix systems) doesn't contain the entire JVM, it's just a stub that launches the JVM from a library any executable can do the same via JNI without having to touch the java executable
If you wanted to state that the RCP ultimately delegates to native OS components, then you're right. So does AWT, and swing. It still uses the JVM though! On 13 August 2010 15:57, Roel Spilker <[email protected]> wrote: > Eclipse uses the JRE. If you don't believe me, uninstall java and (try to) > start eclipse. Or just open eclipse.ini > > > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > > Van: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > > Namens jahid > > Verzonden: 13 August 2010 16:54 > > Aan: The Java Posse > > Onderwerp: [The Java Posse] Re: JavaFx and disappointment > > > > > > > > >Reinier Zwitserloot > > > > > >Of course the RCP runs on the JVM. I have no idea why you think it > > >doesn't. > > > > Start your eclipse (but don't start any other java process), > > and check your running processes on OS, and see if there is > > any instance of java running. > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the > > Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]<javaposse%[email protected]> > . > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Java Posse" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<javaposse%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. > > -- Kevin Wright mail/google talk: [email protected] wave: [email protected] skype: kev.lee.wright twitter: @thecoda -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
