RFR: JDK-8137259 configure needs to parse Verona-style version strings for bootjdk

Magnus Ihse Bursie magnus.ihse.bursie at oracle.com
Mon Sep 28 12:43:27 UTC 2015


Normally, the JDK should be built by a JDK from previous version (e.g. 
JDK8 for JDK9). However, building with JDK9 on JDK9 is (somewhat) supported.

A JDK9 bootjdk with the new Verona-style version string will currently 
not be recognized by configure.

This fix will be pushed to verona/stage.

Bug: https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8137259
WebRev: 
http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~ihse/JDK-8137259-support-verona-style-bootjdk/webrev.01

/Magnus




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