From baeb91daee4955edcbcf879f925ab504393cda46 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paul Fisher Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 16:01:05 +0000 Subject: Add 1999-02-06 announcement. --- doc/www.gnu.org/announce/19990206.mhtml | 75 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ doc/www.gnu.org/announce/Makefile | 15 +++++++ 2 files changed, 90 insertions(+) create mode 100644 doc/www.gnu.org/announce/19990206.mhtml create mode 100644 doc/www.gnu.org/announce/Makefile (limited to 'doc/www.gnu.org/announce') diff --git a/doc/www.gnu.org/announce/19990206.mhtml b/doc/www.gnu.org/announce/19990206.mhtml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..aa86b36a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/www.gnu.org/announce/19990206.mhtml @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ + + + +
+ +I am pleased to announce the first development release of GNU Classpath, +a project to create a free software replacement for Sun's proprietary +Java class libraries. The project is initially providing class library +support for the Japhar JVM. + +Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this project +and this release. + +1). Where can I get it? + +GNU Classpath 0.00 can be downloaded from: + + + +2). What is included? + +The following java packages are supported: +
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  • java.beans
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  • java.io
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  • java.lang
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  • java.lang.reflect
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  • java.math
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  • java.net
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  • java.security (partial and non-functioning)
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  • java.security.acl
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  • java.security.interfaces
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  • java.util
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+ +This is enough to run many non-awt programs. Not all classes and methods +are implemented in this release, but most are. The major missing piece +of core functionality is java.text. Many of the implemented classes are +already up to the Java 1.2 spec. + +3). What is required to build/install/run? + +GNU Classpath requires that Japhar 0.07 be installed. Information on +obtaining Japhar is available from . A working C compiler is also required. You +will need the Sun JDK installed if you elect to recompile the Java +classes. + +4). What platforms are supported? + +GNU/Linux is the only platform that has been tested. We plan to +eventually support many others. + +5). Who should use this software? + +This is a development release only. You should only install it if you +are interested in Classpath development or reporting bugs. We appreciate +both. You might also be interested if you enjoy installing random alpha +software. + +6). Where do I go for more information? + +The project has a web page at + + + +and + + + +Information on our mailing list is available at the web site. + +