Apple Updates to Java 1.4.1 148
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from the cup-o-joe dept.
from the cup-o-joe dept.
A user writes, "Apple has caught up with the times and updated their Java to 1.4.1, bringing it completely up to date with the newest release from Sun. It now takes advantage of Aqua and Quartz Extreme, is usable via Universal Access, and can be controlled through AppleScript." It provides 1149 new classes over 1.3.1, a new native I/O API, updated XML tools (SAX 1.0/2.0, DOM 1.0/2.0, XSLT), I18N and L10N enhancements for Unicode 3.0, regexes, IPv6, faster loading of applets, improved caching, storing of certs in the Keychain, faster UI, more Aqua-like UI ... and native Java applet support for Safari.
Wow, only 6 months behind everyone else! (Score:0, Funny)
Re:So far, so good. (Score:3, Funny)
I believe you mean to say a "4 fold decrease in loading time." If your original statement is correct, then this is one update I will steer clear from. My 400Mhz G4 without Quartz Extreme is slow enough as it is.
Re:Java issues with browsers... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Documentation/Changelog/New futures (Score:3, Funny)
Then perhaps you should read a different article. Other people seem excited.
Re:disappeared? (Score:3, Funny)
And since it worked so astoundingly well for that, the powers that be decided to open it up for paying customers, too.
Re:Best Java Apps? (Score:5, Funny)
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the scourge of the 20th century: hyperbole.
Unless you'd care to post some kind of fascinating tale of adventure and suspense in which your book database saved you from certain doom, curb your enthusiasm a little, okay?
Re:Best Java Apps? (Score:4, Funny)
"I can't," whimpered TedTodorov, "I lent it to my cousin Bruno."
Cocking the gun the thug replied, "Prove it!"
At which point TedTodorov slowly slid his laptop across the blotter on the desk, turning it to shine into the beady eyes of his foe.
"See? It says I checked it out to him last week..."