[cp-patches] FYI: Add 0.16 announcement

[Mark Wielaard]

Hi,

This adds the announcement to our homepage:

2005-07-01  Mark Wielaard  <address@hidden>

       * doc/www.gnu.org/announce/20050630.wml: New file.
       * doc/www.gnu.org/newsitems.txt: Add announcement.
       * doc/www.gnu.org/downloads/downloads.wml: Add 0.16 download.

Committed,

Mark

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+<newsitem date="30 Jun 2005">
+<createlink name="GNU Classpath 0.16"
+            url="announce/20050630.html">
+</newsitem>
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 <newsitem date="29 Apr 2005">
 <createlink name="GNU Classpath 0.15"
             url="announce/20050429.html">
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+#!wml --include=..
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+#use wml::std::page
+#use wml::std::lang
+#use wml::fmt::isolatin
+#use wml::std::case global=upper
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+<lang:star:slice:>
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+<set-var last-modified-author="prr">
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+#include <include/macros.wml>
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+<header title="GNU Classpath 0.16 Announcement (2005-04-29)"> 
+<pre>
+GNU Classpath 0.16 "Harmony!" released.
+
+We are pleased to announce a new developer snapshot of GNU Classpath.
+
+GNU Classpath, essential libraries for java, is a project to create free
+core class libraries for use with runtimes, compilers and tools for the
+java programming language.
+
+The GNU Classpath developer snapshot releases are not directly aimed
+at the end user but are meant to be integrated into larger development
+platforms. For example the GCC (gcj) and Kaffe projects will use the
+developer snapshots as a base for future versions.
+
+This is the first release of GNU Classpath since our Harmony
+collaboration with the Apache group.  Instructions for developers
+wanting to try out and help with the core library implementation can
+be found at: http://developer.classpath.org/
+
+New is our wiki with simple steps to setup a quick development
+environment.  For example developers using cygwin can find examples
+here: http://developer.classpath.org/mediation/ClasspathOnCygwin
+
+Some highlights of changes in this release (more extensive list below):
+
+AWT GtkScrollBar and GtkImage improvements. All image operations are
+now working correctly. Graphics2D has been upgraded to use Cairo
+0.5.x. Free Swing updates for 1.5 top-level compatibility. JTree
+interface completed. JFileChooser has been implemented. Completed
+implementations of BoxLayout, GrayFilter and SplitPane. Upgraded the
+Corba features to 1.3 and included new CORBA 2.3 features. Start of
+generic JDWP framework. And lots of bug fixes based on real world
+application usage.
+
+31 people actively contributed code to this release and made 389 CVS
+commits during the last two months of development. diffstat since 0.15:
+1248 files changed, 133649 insertions(+), 41802 deletions(-)
+
+More details about the various changes and contributions below.
+
+GNU Classpath 0.16 can be downloaded from
+ftp://ftp.gnu.org/pub/gnu/classpath/
+or one of the ftp.gnu.org mirrors
+http://www.gnu.org/order/ftp.html
+
+File: classpath-0.16.tar.gz
+MD5sum: 220a9c86719a2c6bd7ba9b9877495113
+SHA1sum: be6d30fbfe4d71015a455a367411a6d55df3484e
+
+This release depends on gtk+ 2.4 for AWT support. But gtk+ 2.6 or
+higher is recommended. Included, but not activated by default in this
+release is a Graphics2D implementation based on the Cairo Graphics
+framework (http://www.cairographics.org). Enabling this makes programs
+like JEdit start up on GNU Classpath based runtimes.  To enable this
+support install the cairo 0.5.x snapshot, configure GNU Classpath with
+--enable-gtk-cairo and make sure the system property
+gnu.java.awt.peer.gtk.Graphics=Graphics2D is set.
+
+This release was explicitly tested against the last Eclipse 3.1
+release (thanks to various eclipse hackers for the support).  For end
+user we do however recommend to use the GCJ4 packaged version of
+Eclipse 3.1 that have been prepared for the various distributions:
+
+Fedora Core
+ http://overholt.ca/wp/?p=27
+Debian GNU/Linux
+ http://gnu.wildebeest.org/diary-man-di/index.php?p=19
+Ubuntu
+ http://www.larvalstage.net/index.php?/archives/2-Introducing-Eclipse-3.1.html
+
+Not yet included is an implementation of Generic collection classes
+and classes for other 1.5 language extensions.  Work on this is being
+done on a special development branch that will be included in a future
+GNU Classpath release when free runtimes, compilers and tools have all
+been upgraded to support these new language features.
+
+One of the major focuses of the GNU Classpath project is expanding
+and using the Mauve test suite for Compatibility, Completeness and
+Correctness checking.  Various groups around GNU Classpath collaborate
+on the free software Mauve test suite which contains ~30.000 core
+library tests.  Mauve has various modules for testing core class
+library implementations, byte code verifiers, source to byte code and
+native code compiler tests.  Mauve also contains the Wonka visual test
+suite and the Jacks Compiler Killer Suite. This release passes 28801
+of the mauve core library tests.  See for more information:
+http://www.sourceware.org/mauve/
+
+Conformance reports for the included jaxp support can be found in the
+doc/README.jaxp file.
+
+The GNU Classpath developers site http://developer.classpath.org/
+provides detailed information on how to start with helping the GNU
+Classpath project and gives an overview of the core class library
+packages currently provided.  For each snapshot release generated
+documentation is provided through the GNU Classpath Tools gjdoc
+project. A documentation generation framework for java source files
+used by the GNU project. Full documentation on the currently
+implementated packages and classes can be found at:
+http://developer.classpath.org/doc/
+
+Here are answers to some questions you might have about this project and
+this release.
+
+1). Who should use this software?
+
+Although GNU Classpath is already capable of supporting many
+applications written in the java programming language, this is a
+development release. As such, there are still some unfinished
+components, and some problems are to be expected. You should install it
+if you are interested in GNU Classpath development or reporting bugs.
+We appreciate both.
+
+For end users we recommend to use one of the development environments
+based on GNU Classpath which combine the core libraries with compilers
+and other tools needed for creating applications and libraries.
+
+    * GCC with GCJ  (http://gcc.gnu.org/java/)
+    * Kaffe         (http://www.kaffe.org/)
+
+Both projects have CVS versions which track GNU Classpath closely.
+
+2). What is required to build/install/run?
+
+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.
+
+You will also need a runtime environment.  Most active GNU Classpath
+hackers use JamVM (http://jamvm.sourceforge.net/) and the gcj or Jikes
+bytecode compiler (http://www.jikes.org) for quick development.  But
+other environments can certainly be used to hack on the GNU Classpath
+core libraries.
+
+For other environments that might need modified version of the current
+release see the README file.  A complete list of virtual machines and
+compilers known to be based on GNU Classpath can be found at our
+website: http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/stories.html
+
+Note that these are just byte code execution compilers and/or
+runtimes. For development of programs written in the java programming
+language you will also need compilers and other tools for creating
+libraries and/or executables (see question 1).
+
+3). What platforms are supported?
+
+GNU/Linux and FreeBSD on x86 and powerpc are regularly tested by the
+developers.  Since 0.12 there is also support for cygwin.  We plan to
+eventually support many others.  Many more architectures and platforms
+are supported.  Check the actual runtime you use together with GNU
+Classpath for detailed information on the supported platforms.
+
+4). Where do I go for more information?
+
+The project home page with information on our mailing list can be
+found at http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/
+
+The GNU Classpath developer recently held a conference during Fosdem.
+This was a standing room event and provided lot of communication between
+the GNU Classpath, Kaffe, GCJ, IKVM, Apache, java-gnome and Cacao hackers
+and users. The presentations of this event have been publised and should
+give a good overview of the current status and future plans of the project:
+http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/events/escape_fosdem05.html
+
+Developers wanting to help out with the project will find more
+information and tools on http://developer.classpath.org/
+
+5). How do I extend the functionality of the core classes?
+
+Besides combining GNU Classpath with the runtimes and compilers above
+you might want to add support for additional encryption libraries and
+algorithms as provided by GNU Crypto
+(http://www.gnu.org/software/gnu-crypto/).  And for additional
+extension libraries (mail, activation, infobus, servlet, etc.) check
+out GNU ClasspathX (http://www.gnu.org/software/classpathx).
+
+Additional network protocol support is provided by a sub-project
+called GNU Classpath Inetlib, an extension library to provide extra
+network protocol support (ftp, finger, gopher) for GNU Classpath, but
+it can also standalone to ease adding http, imap, pop3 and smtp client
+support to applictions. Also distributed from
+<ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/classpath/>
+
+The following projects extend the functionality of GNU Classpath
+with additional algorithms, new core packages and tools.
+All are released under GPL compatible licenses:
+
+* Jessie: A free implementation of the JSSE. Secure Sockets Extension.
+  http://www.nongnu.org/jessie/
+* Tritonus: A implementation of the javax.sound API.
+  http://www.tritonus.org/
+* gcjwebplugin: A plugin for the execution of applets in web browsers.
+  http://www.nongnu.org/gcjwebplugin/
+
+Note that the above libraries might already have been included in the
+various platforms that also integrate GNU Classpath like done by the
+Kaffe project.
+
+6). What is new in this release?
+
+New in release 0.16 (Jun 30, 2005)
+(See the ChangeLog file for a full list of changes.)
+
+* Better GTK scrollbar peer implementation when using GTK >= 2.6.
+* GdkGraphics2D has been updated to use Cairo 0.5.x APIs.
+* BufferedImage and GtkImage rewrites. All image drawing operations
+  should now work correctly (flipping requires gtk+ >= 2.6)
+* Future Graphics2D, Image and Text work is documented at:
+  http://developer.classpath.org/mediation/ClasspathGraphicsImagesText
+* Free Swing Top-Level Compatibility. JFrame, JDialog, JApplet,
+  JInternalFrame, and JWindow are now 1.5 compatible in the sense that you
+  can call add() and setLayout() directly on them, which will have the same
+  effect as calling getContentPane().add() and getContentPane().setLayout().
+* The JTree interface has been completed. JTrees now recognizes mouse clicks
+  and selections work, but the visual implementation is not yet complete.
+  Work on expansion and collapsing of the tree nodes is being implemented.
+* BoxLayout works properly now.
+* Fixed GrayFilter to actually work.
+* Metal SplitPane implemented.
+* Lots of free swing text and editor stuff work now.
+
+* When gtk+ 2.6 or higher is installed the default log handler will produce
+  stack traces whenever a WARNING, CRITICAL or ERROR message is produced.
+
+* The CORBA implementation is now a working prototype that should support
+  features up till 1.3 inclusive.
+  We would invite groups writing CORBA dependent applications to
+  try Classpath implementation, reporting any possible bugs.
+
+  The CORBA prototype is interoperable with Sun's implementation v 1.4,
+  transferring object references, primitive types, narrow and wide
+  strings, arrays, structures, trees, abstract interfaces and
+  value types (feature of CORBA 2.3) between these two platforms.
+  The remote exceptions are transferred and handled correctly.
+  The stringified object references (IORs) from various sources are
+  parsed as required.
+  The transient (for current session) and permanent (till jre restart)
+  redirections work.
+  Both Little and Big Endian encoded messages are accepted.
+  The implementation is verified using tests from the former cost.omg.org.
+  The current release includes working examples (see the examples directory),
+  demonstrating the client-server communication, using either CORBA Request
+  or IDL-based  stub (usually generated by a IDL to java compiler).
+  These examples also show how to use the Classpath CORBA naming service.
+  The IDL to java compiler is not yet written, but as our library must be
+  compatible, it naturally accepts the output of other idlj implementations.
+
+* New --with-vm-classes configure option, and new 'build' setting
+  for --with-glibj. (Only for integrators.)
+
+Runtime interface changes:
+
+* Start of a generic JDWP framework in gnu/classpath/jdwp.
+  This is unfinished, but feedback (at address@hidden) from runtime
+  hackers is greatly appreciated. Although most of the work is currently
+  being done around gcj/gij we want this framework to be as VM neutral as
+  possible. Early design is described in:
+  http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/java/2005-05/msg00260.html
+* Native method VMClass.getModifiers() now takes an additional
+  boolean parameter.
+* Deprecated native method VMClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader,
+  String, byte[], int, int) has been replaced by
+  VMClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader, String, byte[], int, int,
+  ProtectionDomain)
+* VMClassLoader.loadClass(String name, boolean resolve) is now native,
+  replacing the former version which just returned null.
+* Deprecated native method VMClassLoader.getPrimitiveClass(String) has
+  been replaced by new native method VMClassLoader.getPrimitiveClass(char).
+* Previously empty implementations of methods VMThread.countStackFrames(),
+  VMThrowable.fillInStackTrace(), and VMThrowable.getStackTrace() have
+  been removed; these methods are now native methods.
+* Fields "exceptionTypes" and "parameterTypes" have been removed from
+  Contructor.java and getExceptionTypes() and getParameterTypes() are
+  now native methods.
+
+The following people helped with this release:
+
+Andreas Jaeger (mprec updates)
+Andreas Tobler (Darwin support)
+Andrew John Hughes (Locale and net fixes, URI RFC2986 updates)
+Andrew Overholt (File locking)
+Anthony Balkissoon (JList, Free Swing 1.5 updates  and mouse event fixes)
+Archie Cobbs (VM interface updates)
+Audrius Meskauskas (Corba and HTML work)
+Bryce McKinlay (RMI work)
+Chris Burdess (XML work)
+Christian Thalinger (fdlibm updates)
+Dalibor Topic (SHA1PRNG and GdkPixbugDecoder updates)
+David Daney (BitSet bugfixes)
+David Gilbert (Lots and lots of documentation and awt/swing fixes)
+Gary Benson (MessageFormat fixes)
+Goffredo Baroncelli (HTTPURLConnection fixes)
+Jan Roehrich (JTree fixes)
+Jeroen Frijters (ClassLoader and nio cleanups)
+Ka-Hing Cheung (TreePath and TreeSelection fixes)
+Kalle Olavi Niemitalo (Build fixes)
+Keith Seitz (JDWP work)
+Kim Ho (JFileChooser implementation)
+Lillian Angel (JTree implementation and lots of bug fixes)
+Mark Wielaard (build fixes, GdkPixpufDecoder fixes and packaging)
+Michael Koch (Locale updates, bug and build fixes)
+Olga Rodimina (MenuSelectionManager)
+Robert Schuster (charset and awt fixes)
+Roman Kennke (BoxLayout, GrayFilter and SplitPane, plus bugfixes all over)
+Sven de Marothy (GtkImage rewrite, 2D, awt, free swing and date/time fixes)
+Thomas Fitzsimmons (Lot of upgrades to the gtk+ AWT and cairo 2D support)
+Tom Tromey (libgcj merging, build infrastructure and bug fixes)
+Ziga Mahkovec (Graphics2D upgraded to cairo 0.5 and new regex features)
+
+We would also like to thank the numerous bug reporters and testers!
+</pre>
+
+<footer>
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-       notes="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/announce/20050429.html";
+       date="30 June 2005"
+       version="0.16"
+       url="ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/classpath/classpath-0.16.tar.gz";
+       notes="http://www.gnu.org/software/classpath/announce/20050630.html";
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