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diff --git a/libjava/classpath/doc/www.gnu.org/downloads/20001120.wml b/libjava/classpath/doc/www.gnu.org/downloads/20001120.wml deleted file mode 100644 index 28a3992bb06..00000000000 --- a/libjava/classpath/doc/www.gnu.org/downloads/20001120.wml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,137 +0,0 @@ -#!wml --include=.. - - -<set-var last-modified-author="cbj"> -## -# Ignore <en> tags without removing them (may be used in future) -# -<define-tag en endtag=required> -%body -</define-tag> - - -#include <include/layout.wml> - -<subject "GNU Classpath 0.01 Annoucement (2000-11-20)"> -<h1>GNU Classpath 0.01 Annoucement (2000-11-20)</h1> - -<p> -<en> -I am pleased to announce a new 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. There are a few other JVMs which have taken -the project libraries and used them in their own projects as well. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this project -and this release. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -1). Where can I get it? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -GNU Classpath 0.01 can be downloaded from: - -<createlink url="ftp://alpha.gnu.org/pub/gnu/classpath/classpath-0.01.tar.gz" - name="ftp://alpha.gnu.org/pub/gnu/classpath/classpath-0.01.tar.gz"> -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -2). What is included? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -The following java packages are supported: -</en> -</p> -<UL> - <LI>java.beans</LI> - <LI>java.io</LI> - <LI>java.lang</LI> - <LI>java.lang.reflect</LI> - <LI>java.math</LI> - <LI>java.net</LI> - <LI>java.security (partial and non-functioning)</LI> - <LI>java.security.acl</LI> - <LI>java.security.interfaces</LI> - <LI>java.util</LI> -</UL> -<p> -<en> -This is enough to run many non-awt programs. Not all classes and -methods are implemented in this release, but most are. Many of the -implemented classes are already up to the Java 1.2 spec. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -3). What is required to build/install/run? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -GNU Classpath requires that Japhar 0.09 be installed. Information on -obtaining Japhar is available from <createlink url="http://www.hungry.com/old-hungry/products/japhar/" -name="http://www.hungry.com/old-hungry/products/japhar/">. A working C compiler is also required. You -will need IBM's Jikes Java compiler installed if you elect to -recompile the Java classes and Sun's 1.1.8 JDK javah installed to -create native header files. RPMs compatible with Red Hat 7 have been -created of Japhar, NSPR, a cross platform thread library Japhar uses, -and GNU Classpath. Installing onto a Gnome workstation should -provide the rest of the required libraries automatically. Otherwise, -you may need to install libart and other packages detailed more -precisely in the HACKING file. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -4). What platforms are supported? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -GNU/Linux is the only platform that has been tested. We plan to -eventually support many others. -</en> -<p> -<p> -<en> -5). Who should use this software? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -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. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -6). Where do I go for more information? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -The project has a web page at - -<createlink url="http://www.classpath.org/" name="http://www.classpath.org/"> - -and - -<createlink url="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/classpath.html" - name="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/classpath.html"> - -Information on our mailing list is available at the web site. -</en> -</p> |
