RFR: 8261753: Test java/lang/System/OsVersionTest.java still failing on BigSur patch versions after JDK-8253702

Mon Feb 15 14:39:38 UTC 2021

On Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:06:31 GMT, Roger Riggs <rriggs at openjdk.org> wrote:

> Given the lack of veracity from the os...
> Perhaps check that `swVersion.startsWith(osVersion) == true` (if the whole string doesn't match).
> 
> I'm hopeful that when JDK 17 is released the toolchain has been upgraded and this patch won't be necessary.
> But if someone suggests backporting it, then a more through testing is needed.

the .startsWith is a good suggestion which simplifies the code. I'll change this.

As for the patch I think it will be necessary for a while. I for one want to backport it to JDK11 sine it hits there, too. And even if for JDK 17 we decide to build with a newer toolchain older toolchains might still be supported

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PR: https://git.openjdk.java.net/jdk/pull/2576