[gl4java-usergroup] RFC (MS-JVM only): Moving From J/Direct to JNI

[Sven G. <sgo...@ja...>]

Dear GL4Java Users,

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First of all: Because of a security change since MS-JVM > 3186,
it is not possible to run the GL4Java Applets without signing them (cab
files)
if using a MS-JVM > 3186 !
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I make a change request for the MS-JVM version of GL4Java:
	Using JNI instead of MS J/Direct !

MS-JVM offers JNI at least since MS-JVM build 3234 !
This MS-JVM also supports JDK 1.1 (reflection, etc.)
The MS-JVM 3234 is included in Win2000 etc.

PRO:
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	- standard implementation (like all the other versions ...)
	- easy porting, e.g. the new GLU Callback implementation
	- more bug-free, because of the platform independed code usage 
		- JNI features
		- Reflection usage
		- etc. 

CONTRA:
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	- may not run with older MS-JVM (which not support JNI)
	- could be a little bit slower (not tested yet)
          (but should be at least as fast as a normal jvm)

So please reply to this RFC - otherwise I will just make the (right)
move
- of course - to JNI !

Ron - especially you should response, please !

Thanxs for your patience !

Yours, Sven Goethel

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