java SE 9 (JSR 379) Final Release Specification, RI, and TCK DRAFT

[Iris Clark]

The draft Final Release Specification is available here:

    http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~iris/se/9/java-se-9-fr-spec-01/

This draft includes the following minor changes:

    - Annex 2, 5: Updated to the recent JDK 9 build 181 promotion.

    - Annex 3: Introductory text updated.

The draft Reference Implementation, based on JDK 9 build 181, will be
available here shortly:

    http://jdk.java.net/java-se-ri/9

The official RI is under the GPL license.  Equivalent builds will also be
provided at a later date under the Oracle Binary Code License for those who
prefer that.

The draft TCK has already been made available to EG members.  The most recent
promotion is build 66, based on JDK 9 build 176.  The final TCK, build 68,
based on JDK 9 build 181 is expected later this week.  There are no
significant changes between the two builds.

I plan to submit this to the JCP PMO for the Final Approval Ballot next week.
Please let me know by 23:59 UTC next Monday, 21 August, if you think any
changes are required.

Thanks,
Iris