So where is GCJ now? Probably, still not enough to catch with Sun's JDK. When at least full-1.4 compatibility is released, I'll be one of the first ones to jump ship.
- java.applet - Believed to be complete, but note that without a functional AWT it isn't very useful.
- java.awt - A lot of code exists, but not enough for use in real applications.
- java.beans - Believed to be functional and complete, should be compatible with JDK 1.4.
- java.io - Ok.
- java.lang - Ok.
- java.lang.ref - Ok.
- java.lang.reflect - Ok. Does not check access permissions.
- java.math - Ok.
- java.net - Ok.
- java.nio - The public interface is ready, but the implementation is not working yet.
- java.rmi - Ok.
- java.security - Code exist; completeness unknown.
- java.sql - Ok, should be compatible with JDK 1.4.
- java.util - Ok.
- java.util.jar - Ok.
- java.util.regex - Ok.
- java.util.zip - Ok.
- java.text - Ok, but most localization data not available.
- javax.accessibility - Some code; status unknown.
- javax.crypto - We recommend using GNU Crypto.
- javax.naming - Complete, but no providers written.
- javax.sql - Some code; status unknown.
- javax.swing - Some code, but not enough for real applications.
- javax.transaction - Complete, but no providers written.
Hmm, when can we finally set Java free. When can Java be fully open. So far, it is in a use-at-your-delight-and-risk thing.
Cheers!
richard@work
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