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

[Volker Simonis]

On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 2:53 AM, Iris Clark <iris.clark at oracle.com> wrote:
> 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 current JCK9 documentation (i.e.
JCK-runtime-9/doc/jck/JCK_Users_Guide.pdf) currently reads as follows:

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2.5 Reference Implementations for Java SE 9 Technology
The designated Reference Implementations for compatibility testing of
Java SE 9 Platform Implementations are binaries of the dedicated build
of the OpenJDK Project. They are defined on the following operating
systems and architectures:
• Oracle Linux 7 x64
• Windows 10 x64
The binaries of the build are defined and available at the download page.
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However, under the URL you've just posted (i.e.
http://jdk.java.net/java-se-ri/9) there's currently only a Linux
version available.

Assuming that the "download page" in the JCK documentation refers to
the same page you've just posted, my question is if we will eventually
see a Windows version of the RI under that URL or if the cited section
of the JCK documentation is outdated?

Thanks,
Volker


>
> 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