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diff --git a/libjava/classpath/doc/www.gnu.org/downloads/20020208.wml b/libjava/classpath/doc/www.gnu.org/downloads/20020208.wml deleted file mode 100644 index 2833d938471..00000000000 --- a/libjava/classpath/doc/www.gnu.org/downloads/20020208.wml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,166 +0,0 @@ -#!wml --include=.. - -<set-var last-modified-author="mjw"> - -## -# 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 0.03 Announcement (2002-02-08)"> -<h1>GNU Classpath 0.03 Announcement (2002-02-08)</h1> - - -<p> -<en> -We are pleased to announce a new development release of GNU Classpath. -GNU Classpath, Essential Libraries for Java, is a project to create free -core class libraries for use with virtual machines and compilers for the -Java language. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -New in this release are the addition of java.util.zip and java.rmi -packages, VM independent jni.h, more flexible build environment to -separate class and native code generation, out of the box support for -the ORP VM, and lots of bug fixes and updates to make GNU Classpath more -compliant with the 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 API specification. The copyleft -has been clarified and all code in the library is now distributed under -the same terms. -</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 0.03 can be downloaded from: - -<createlink url="ftp://alpha.gnu.org/pub/gnu/classpath/classpath-0.03.tar.gz" - name="ftp://alpha.gnu.org/pub/gnu/classpath/classpath-0.03.tar.gz"> -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -2). What is included? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -The following packages (some with subpackages) are supported: -</en> -</p> -<UL> - <LI>java.applet (untested)</LI> - <LI>java.awt (very experimental)</LI> - <LI>java.beans</LI> - <LI>java.io</LI> - <LI>java.lang</LI> - <LI>java.math</LI> - <LI>java.net</LI> - <LI>java.rmi</LI> - <LI>java.security (partially functioning)</LI> - <LI>java.sql</LI> - <LI>java.text (untested)</LI> - <LI>java.util</LI> - <LI>java.util.jar</LI> - <LI>java.util.zip</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 1.2 API spec. Some are -already compliant with the 1.3 and (preliminary) 1.4 API specification. - -More information on the current status of each package can be found at -<createlink url="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/status.html" - name="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/status.html"> -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -3). What is required to build/install/run? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -GNU Classpath requires a working GNU build environment and a byte code -compiler such as jikes, gcj or kjc. When creating native code you will -also need a working C compiler and up to date Gnome development libraries -(gtk+, libart and gdk-pixbuf). More information on the precise version -numbers for the tools and libraries can be found in the INSTALL file. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -4). What platforms and VMs 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> -This release support ORP 1.0.9 out of the box. But other compilers and -virtual machines such as gcj, Kissme, SableVM, Jupiter and Jaos also work -with slightly customized versions of GNU Classpath. Please check if there -is a customized version available for the VM you use before trying the bare -bones GNU Classpath release. We are working with the VM creators to keep -the differences between the core classes as small as possible. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -5). Who should use this software? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -Although it is already capable of supporting many Java applications, -this is a development release. As such, there are still many unfinished -components, and some problems are to be expected. You should install it -if you are interested in Classpath development or reporting bugs. We -appreciate both. -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -6). Where do I go for more information? -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -The project home page with information on our mailing list can be found at - -<createlink url="http://www.classpath.org/" name="http://www.classpath.org/"> - -or - -<createlink url="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/classpath.html" - name="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/classpath.html"> -</en> -</p> -<p> -<en> -The bug database, CVS, task-manager and latest news can be found on Savannah at -<createlink url="http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/classpath/" - name="http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/classpath/"> -</en> -</p> |
