Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Release Notes

Subject: Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Release Notes

From: Mike Swingler <email@hidden>

Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:01:01 -0700

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The release notes for Java on Leopard have been published today:

http://developer.apple.com/releasenotes/Java/JavaLeopardRN/index.html

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Java on Mac OS X v10.5 is comprised of J2SE 5.0 (1.5.0_13-b05) and J2SE 1.4 (1.4.2_16-b05). J2SE 1.3 is not present on Mac OS X v10.5. J2SE 5.0 is recommended for all development and deployment on Mac OS X, and all use of J2SE 1.4 is deprecated.

J2SE 5.0 on Mac OS X v10.5 contains many new features including 64-bit Intel support, a refreshed Swing Aqua Look and Feel, improved SWT interoperability, and a Sun 2D graphics pipeline.

Who Should Read This Document?

Any developer who wants to develop Java applications on Mac OS X v10.5 should read this document as various issues and fixes found in this release may affect your application. Java developers should also read this document for the most current information on new features and outstanding issues with Java on Mac OS X v10.5.

In addition, this document contains new details regarding:

* Deploying your Mac OS X bundled and WebStart applications for 64-bit.

* Deploying your SWT/RCP-based applications via WebStart.

* Tips for enhancing your Swing applications for the Mac OS X Aqua experience.

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As David mentioned, we look forward to publishing the "TN2196 New Control Styles available within J2SE 5.0 on Mac OS X 10.5" shortly, which is mentioned repeatedly in the release notes.

Enjoy,

Mike Swingler

Java Frameworks Engineer

Apple Inc.

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