(Ought to be JDK 1.3 or 1.4 redux) This was an issue thrashed over in December 2002. My main argument then remains my main argument now. Larger institutions are very conservative in moving JDKs. If we feel that they are or could be a significant part of the user base we should not freeze them out by enforcing a JDK they are not willing to run.
Back in December 2002 the primary J2EE servers (BEA WebLogic and IBM WebSphere) used by the larger institutions required JDK 1.3.x and I argued we should too. Current releases of BEA WebLogic and IBM WebSphere require JDK 1.4.x and I would now argue that this should be our minimum. We ought to be at least as nimble as the big hitters and free ourselves from the shackles of JDK 1.3 in our next release. It is time to say goodbye to JDK 1.3 and hello to JDK 1.4. How we take advantage of the extra facilities is an issue once we decide to make the break. -- Steve --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
