Re: [ANNOUNCE] Java 2 Standard Edition v1.4.1-beta for Linux/i386 and Linux/SPARC

[Jeff Cantin]

Bling bling. You guys make sparc-linux fun. 


--- Juergen Kreileder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> The Blackdown Java-Linux Team is happy to announce the availability
> the Java 2 Standard Edition v1.4.1-beta for Linux on ix86 and
> SPARC.
> 
> Please choose one of our FTP mirrors for downloading:
> http://www.blackdown.org/java-linux/mirrors.html
> 
> Currently the SDK and the Runtime Environment are available as
> self-extracting .tar.bz2 files only, however Debian packages should
> be
> available soon.
> 
> Both the ix86 and the SPARC version include the HotSpot Client and
> Server VMs, as well as an enhanced version of Java Web Start 1.2
> and a
> Java Plug-In for browsers based on Mozilla.  The ix86 version also
> includes a Java Plug-In for Netscape 4.x browsers.
> 
> Installation instructions are available from
> http://www.blackdown.org/java-linux/java2-status/INSTALL-1.4-j2sdk
> and
> http://www.blackdown.org/java-linux/java2-status/INSTALL-1.4-j2re
> 
> 
> Java Web Start Notes:
> 
> 
> The bundled version of Java Web Start can generate desktop icons
> and
> menu entries for both GNOME and KDE.  The behavior can be
> customized
> on the 'Shortcut Options' tab in the preferences panel.
> 
> Currently Java Web Start only gets registered automatically for
> Netscape 4.x.  For other browsers you will have to register the
> application/x-java-jnlp-file MIME type manually in the browser's or
> the desktop environment's configuration.  We are trying to automate
> this process for future releases.
> 
> Please note that Java Web Start has only been tested in per-user
> installations so far.
> 
> 
> Java Plug-In Limitations:
> 
> 
> The Mozilla/Netscape7 Plug-In requires a Mozilla/Netscape7 built
> with
> gcc-2.95.  Future releases will also include a Java Plug-In which
> works with gcc-3.1 Mozilla builds.
> 
> 
> Notes for ix86 Version:
> ==
> 
> * Requirements
> - i586 compatible system
> - glibc-2.1.3 or newer (we recommend 2.2.5)
> - kernel 2.2.16 or newer (we recommend 2.4.18)
> - XFree 3.3.6 (we recommend 4.x)
> - Mozilla 1.0 or newer built with gcc-2.95 (needed only for the
>   Java Plug-In)
> 
> 
> Notes for the SPARC Version:
> ===
> 
> * Requirements:
> - v9 architecture (v8 should work but has not been test, v7 is
> not
>   supported)
> - glibc-2.2.5 or newer
> - kernel 2.4.18 or newer
> - XFree 4.1 or newer
> - Mozilla 1.0 or newer built with gcc-2.95 (needed only for the
>   Java Plug-In)
> 
> * Sound limitations: 
> - Only built-in sound devices are supported in this release
>   (PC-style PCI sound cards are not supported)
> - Recording is not supported yet (it might work but it is
> untested
>   due to kernel problems)
> 
> 
> Future Plans: 
> 
> 
> The following list is a short summary of improvements planned for
> future releases.  If you want to help with or sponsor work any of
> these, please send a mail to Juergen Kreileder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
> 
> * Alternative java.nio implementation with better scalability
> * Improve support for printing with CUPS
> * Use XDND instead of Motif-DnD for better interoperability with
> KDE
>   and Mozilla
> * Improve window manager code
> * Improve Java Web Start (installation: register MIME type for KDE,
>   GNOME, Mozilla; allow multi-user installations)
> * Port HotSpot to more architectures
> 
> 
> 
> Blackdown Java-Linux Team
> 
> -- 
> Juergen Kreileder, Blackdown Java-Linux Team
> http://www.blackdown.org/java-linux.html
> 
> 
>
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Newbie version questions

[Thomas Cowdery]

 I want to set up a Linux box to test Java apps/applets (and to learn a little about Linux).  As the subject implies, I'm a newbie to Linux.  I started by reading some FAQ's about hardware questions, but they always approach the problem from the opposite direction that I'm coming from.  I don't want to know if a given version will run on my machine.  Having already checked out the boxed versions of Red Hat, SuSe, and Mandrake, I realize that the latest-greatest isn't likely to work satisfactorily on my hardware.  

Instead, I'd like some opinions on what version of any Linux distro WOULD run reasonably well on the hardware that I have, and what version of Java might be available for that version of Linux.

What I have to work on is an older (AMD) 233 Mhz machine with 64 MB of memory and a hard drive with about 2 GB free.  I can free up more HD space if I need to.

Since I need to test apps/applets with GUI interfaces, I am assuming that I must have X Windows.  I'd probably want a desktop environment like KDE or Gnome so I can easily run Netscape (and/or other browsers).  I obviously have to have some version of Java, but I can even limit myself to v 1.1.x if I have to.  I probably won't do much actual development on this machine - most of the time I'll be testing stuff developed elsewhere - but I'll probably want the JDK anyway so I have the option to make changes if I need to.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thomas W. Cowdery
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Re: Newbie version questions

[Vincent Touquet]

I think Debian 3.0 (Woody) would
be just fine for you.

You could add the blackdown URIs
to you sources.list and install
the jdk (probably 1.3 as the 1.4
.debs [debian packages] are not
out yet or in beta).

I really like Debian,
the debian Java packages 
integrate nicely into the system
and its a Debian system is very
easy to maintain.

Also, if you are stuck, you
can always ask questions on
#debian on irc.openprojects.net
(there is also a #java channel,
 for Java in general, you
 might also want to check that).

regards
vincent

On Mon, Jul 29, 2002 at 02:10:56PM -0400, Thomas Cowdery wrote:
> I want to set up a Linux box to test Java apps/applets (and to learn a little about 
>Linux).  As the subject implies, I'm a newbie to Linux.  I started by reading some 
>FAQ's about hardware questions, but they always approach the problem from the 
>opposite direction that I'm coming from.  I don't want to know if a given version 
>will run on my machine.  Having already checked out the boxed versions of Red Hat, 
>SuSe, and Mandrake, I realize that the latest-greatest isn't likely to work 
>satisfactorily on my hardware.  
>
>Instead, I'd like some opinions on what version of any Linux distro WOULD run 
>reasonably well on the hardware that I have, and what version of Java might be 
>available for that version of Linux.
>
>What I have to work on is an older (AMD) 233 Mhz machine with 64 MB of memory and a 
>hard drive with about 2 GB free.  I can free up more HD space if I need to.
>
>Since I need to test apps/applets with GUI interfaces, I am assuming that I must have 
>X Windows.  I'd probably want a desktop environment like KDE or Gnome so I can easily 
>run Netscape (and/or other browsers).  I obviously have to have some version of Java, 
>but I can even limit myself to v 1.1.x if I have to.  I probably won't do much actual 
>development on this machine - most of the time I'll be testing stuff developed 
>elsewhere - but I'll probably want the JDK anyway so I have the option to make 
>changes if I need to.
>
>Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Thomas W. Cowdery
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
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>
>
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Re: Newbie version questions

[Robin]

hmm.
debian runs on just about anything, you should probably check all the 
distribution websites for miscelaneous hardware compatability...
about X11/XFree86, if you're worried about speed and such, KDE runs 
crisp and fast on a g3/400 with 384MB ram and XFree86 4.1.  If you're 
really concerned with space and what not, and don't require a desktop 
file browser (like what KDE and GNOME have), wmaker would be a good choice.
for all intent and testing purposes, JDK 1.3 is fine, it's what I use. 
 (mostly due to the fact that it works and I have no other options)
and the JDK1.1 is not a really good choice, in my opinion.  it's 
noticable slower, thus why the "java is slow" myth got started.

Thomas Cowdery wrote:

> I want to set up a Linux box to test Java apps/applets (and to learn a 
> little about Linux). As the subject implies, I'm a newbie to Linux. I 
> started by reading some FAQ's about hardware questions, but they 
> always approach the problem from the opposite direction that I'm 
> coming from. I don't want to know if a given version will run on my 
> machine. Having already checked out the boxed versions of Red Hat, 
> SuSe, and Mandrake, I realize that the latest-greatest isn't likely to 
> work satisfactorily on my hardware.
>
> Instead, I'd like some opinions on what version of any Linux distro 
> WOULD run reasonably well on the hardware that I have, and what 
> version of Java might be available for that version of Linux.
>
> What I have to work on is an older (AMD) 233 Mhz machine with 64 MB of 
> memory and a hard drive with about 2 GB free. I can free up more HD 
> space if I need to.
>
> Since I need to test apps/applets with GUI interfaces, I am assuming 
> that I must have X Windows. I'd probably want a desktop environment 
> like KDE or Gnome so I can easily run Netscape (and/or other 
> browsers). I obviously have to have some version of Java, but I can 
> even limit myself to v 1.1.x if I have to. I probably won't do much 
> actual development on this machine - most of the time I'll be testing 
> stuff developed elsewhere - but I'll probably want the JDK anyway so I 
> have the option to make changes if I need to.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thomas W. Cowdery
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> We have met the enemy, and he is us.
> Walt Kelley's Pogo
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Re: Newbie version questions

[Nathan Meyers]

On Mon, Jul 29, 2002 at 02:10:56PM -0400, Thomas Cowdery wrote:
...
> What I have to work on is an older (AMD) 233 Mhz machine with 64 MB of memory and a 
>hard drive with about 2 GB free.  I can free up more HD space if I need to.
> 
> Since I need to test apps/applets with GUI interfaces, I am assuming that I must 
>have X Windows.  I'd probably want a desktop environment like KDE or Gnome so I can 
>easily run Netscape (and/or other browsers).  I obviously have to have some version 
>of Java, but I can even limit myself to v 1.1.x if I have to.  I probably won't do 
>much actual development on this machine - most of the time I'll be testing stuff 
>developed elsewhere - but I'll probably want the JDK anyway so I have the option to 
>make changes if I need to.

There's no problem running X, but a box that size will thrash with fat
desktops like KDE or Gnome. You might look at Xfce or others of that
ilk. They're not full-fledged networked object systems like KDE or Gnome,
but they do run reasonably on modest-sized boxes.

Of course, Java will then push you over the edge :-).

Nathan Meyers
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R_ARM_PC24 relocation out of range

[Hari v]

 
Dear All,
I am trying to integrate C code(Mpeg4 decoder) to some Java code on ARM Linux using JNI. I have a jvm running on the ARM Linux.
While running the application I get an error:
Test Case Four - Play a captured video sequence Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: /usr/local/j2re1.3.1/lib/armv4l/libvidec.so: /usr/local/j2re1.3.1/lib/armv4l/libvidec.so: R_ARM_PC24 relocation out of range
at java.lang.ClassLoader$NativeLibrary.load(Native Method)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadLibrary0(ClassLoader.java:1382)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadLibrary(ClassLoader.java:1298)
at java.lang.Runtime.loadLibrary0(Runtime.java:749)
at java.lang.System.loadLibrary(System.java:820)
at VidecApi.(VidecApi.java:120)
at SteffensGUI.main(SteffensGUI.java:87)
I feel this is mostly due to the position independent code.(PIC). I even tried compiling the libraries that are used by libvidec.so using fPIC.
Still I get this error.
Any insight into this would be of great help.
Thanks
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