Although I'm new on this list, but I wouldn't mind seeing GeoTools make the switch to Java6 over time. I would assume IBM is working hard on getting this up and running, so +1 from me.
Andrea Aime schreef: > Hi all, > with this mail I'm trying to start discussion on this controversial > subject: shall we switch to Java 6 as the minimum requirement for > GeoTools (and GeoServer/uDig?). > > Pros for Java 6 > - we can use more up to date API > - most developers nowadays have it installed > - Sun is ending support for Java 5 and it's making it hard to > have a copy of it > > Cons > - IBM just recently made available a working JDK 6 and I have > the impression (please confirm/deny) that most existing > deployments of WebSphere and WebLogic are still stuck on > Java 6 > - Same goes for OSX? I think that people are forced to pay > the Apple tax in order to get a working Java 6? > (aka upgrade to snow leopard?) > > I guess we could switch trunk, that would give Java 5 only environment > some 6 months of extra breathing room? > > Opinions? > > Cheers > Andrea > > -- Pieter De Graef GeoSparc nv. http://www.geosparc.com/ Sponsor of: http://www.geomajas.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration and deployment - and focus on what you do best, core application coding. Discover what's new with Crystal Reports now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/bobj-july _______________________________________________ Geotools-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/geotools-devel
