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Introduction to Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 5 Release Notes

This release of Java for Mac OS X includes improvements for Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (J2SE 5.0) and Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4.2 (Java 1.4.2) on Mac OS X. It features Apple’s implementation of Sun’s J2SE Versions 1.5.0_07 and 1.4.2_12.

Contents:

What is Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 5?
Who Should Read This Document?
Organization of This Document
See Also

What is Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 5?

Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 5 provides updates for recent changes to Daylight Saving Time in the United States, as well as numerous enhancements and bug fixes for Apple’s implementation of J2SE 5.0 and Java 1.4.2 on Mac OS X v.10.4. This release includes compatibility with Sun’s Java 2 Platform Standard Edition, versions 5.0 (1.5.0_07) and 1.4.2 (1.4.2_12).

For general information about Java changes in J2SE 5.0, see Release Notes - Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition Version 5.0 at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/relnotes.html. For general information about Java changes in Java 1.4.2, see Release Notes - Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition Version 1.4.2 at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/relnotes.html.

Who Should Read This Document?

Any developer who wants to distribute Java applications for Mac OS X should read this document since various issues and fixes found in this release may affect your application. Anyone interested in new Java development on Mac OS X v10.4 should read this document for the most current information on new features and outstanding issues with Java on Mac OS X.

Organization of This Document

This document contains the following chapters:

• “Resolved Issues” highlights a selection of high-visibility bugs that have been addressed in this release. This chapter is broken down by the category where the bug occurs and provides a brief description of what the issue was and how it was resolved.

• “Outstanding Issues” presents a selection of high-visibility bugs that you may need to work around with this release. This chapter is broken down by the category where the bug occurs and provides a brief description of what the issue is and often provides a workaround for the issue.

This document also contains a revision history.

If you are just beginning Java development for Mac OS X, you can probably just read the “Outstanding Issues” chapter. Otherwise, it is recommended that Java developers read all chapters.

See Also

The Following Apple Java documentation may be helpful:

• Java Development Guide for Mac OS X

• Java Property, VM Option, and Info.plist Key Reference for Mac OS X

• Previous Java Release Notes

• Java on Mac OS X Frequently Asked Questions (http://developer.apple.com/java/faq/)

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