5 #use wml::fmt::isolatin
6 #use wml::std::case global=upper
11 <set-var last-modified-author=
"mjw">
13 #include
<include/macros.wml
>
15 <header title=
"<en>GNU Classpath 0.03 Announcement (2002-02-08)</en>">
19 We are pleased to announce a new development release of GNU Classpath.
20 GNU Classpath, Essential Libraries for Java, is a project to create free
21 core class libraries for use with virtual machines and compilers for the
27 New in this release are the addition of java.util.zip and java.rmi
28 packages, VM independent jni.h, more flexible build environment to
29 separate class and native code generation, out of the box support for
30 the ORP VM, and lots of bug fixes and updates to make GNU Classpath more
31 compliant with the
1.2,
1.3 and
1.4 API specification. The copyleft
32 has been clarified and all code in the library is now distributed under
38 Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this project
44 1). Where can I get it?
49 GNU Classpath
0.03 can be downloaded from:
51 <createlink url=
"ftp://alpha.gnu.org/pub/gnu/classpath/classpath-0.03.tar.gz"
52 name=
"ftp://alpha.gnu.org/pub/gnu/classpath/classpath-0.03.tar.gz">
62 The following packages (some with subpackages) are supported:
66 <LI>java.applet (untested)
</LI>
67 <LI>java.awt (very experimental)
</LI>
74 <LI>java.security (partially functioning)
</LI>
76 <LI>java.text (untested)
</LI>
78 <LI>java.util.jar
</LI>
79 <LI>java.util.zip
</LI>
83 This is enough to run many non-awt programs. Not all classes and
84 methods are implemented in this release, but most are. Many of the
85 implemented classes are already up to the
1.2 API spec. Some are
86 already compliant with the
1.3 and (preliminary)
1.4 API specification.
88 More information on the current status of each package can be found at
89 <createlink url=
"http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/status.html"
90 name=
"http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/status.html">
95 3). What is required to build/install/run?
100 GNU Classpath requires a working GNU build environment and a byte code
101 compiler such as jikes, gcj or kjc. When creating native code you will
102 also need a working C compiler and up to date Gnome development libraries
103 (gtk+, libart and gdk-pixbuf). More information on the precise version
104 numbers for the tools and libraries can be found in the INSTALL file.
109 4). What platforms and VMs are supported?
114 GNU/Linux is the only platform that has been tested. We plan to
115 eventually support many others.
120 This release support ORP
1.0.9 out of the box. But other compilers and
121 virtual machines such as gcj, Kissme, SableVM, Jupiter and Jaos also work
122 with slightly customized versions of GNU Classpath. Please check if there
123 is a customized version available for the VM you use before trying the bare
124 bones GNU Classpath release. We are working with the VM creators to keep
125 the differences between the core classes as small as possible.
130 5). Who should use this software?
135 Although it is already capable of supporting many Java applications,
136 this is a development release. As such, there are still many unfinished
137 components, and some problems are to be expected. You should install it
138 if you are interested in Classpath development or reporting bugs. We
144 6). Where do I go for more information?
149 The project home page with information on our mailing list can be found at
151 <createlink url=
"http://www.classpath.org/" name=
"http://www.classpath.org/">
155 <createlink url=
"http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/classpath.html"
156 name=
"http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/classpath.html">
161 The bug database, CVS, task-manager and latest news can be found on Savannah at
162 <createlink url=
"http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/classpath/"
163 name=
"http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/classpath/">