[fedora-java] FC5 release notes for java

[Anthony Green]

I've been really bad about preparing the FC5 release notes for java.  I
wrote the followup up today, which I think covers the number 1 issue.
Comments?

AG



Fedora Core does not include "Java(tm)", but it does include a tools
suite and execution environment based on Free Software technologies
that is capable of building and running many useful programs written
in the Java programming language, including the Eclipse IDE, Tomcat,
and OpenOffice.org.

In addition to the Free Software stack, Fedora Core is designed to let
you install multiple Java implementations and switch between them
using the "alternatives" command line tool.  However, every Java
system you install must be packaged using the JPackage Project's
packaging guidelines.

No proprietary Java vendor currently ships their products in JPackage
compatible RPMs.  Do not install RPMs from vendors such as Sun
Microsystems, IBM or BEA without first repackaging them using the
appropriate JPackage wrapper or compatibility package.  Failure to do
so will lead to unpredictable results.

Once installed properly, however, the root user should be able to
switch between "java" and "javac" implementations using the
"alternatives" command ("alternatives --config java" and "alternatives
--config javac").

Instructions on repackaging proprietary Java implementations may be
found here: http://www.fedorafaq.org/fc3/custom_java.html


AG