[11u] Should we make patch 11.0.14.1 with JDK-8218546 and JDK-8280786?

[Lindenmaier, Goetz]

Hi,

we (SAP) checked with our internal stakeholders and decided to
release a patch for SapMachine 11.0.14 with JDK-8218546.

We would prefer to have an "official" patch 11.0.14.1 in
OpenJDK jdk11u including this change. Alternatively, we could
also release a patch 11.0.14.0.1 only for SapMachine.

I think JDK-8218546 is a clear regression in 11.0.14 and
thus jdk11u should tag a release that fixes this. Nobody is
forced to release a build with this, but anyone who runs
into this problem has a clear path to solve it.

I would propose to include the Solaris build fix JDK-8280786
in this patch, too.

After all, tagging such a release in jdk11u is not much
effort. Both issues are fixed in 11.0.15/jdk11u-dev and can
easily be cherry-picked to jdk11u.

I would hold back consolidating 11.0.15/jdk11u-dev to jdk11u
until this is done. Tag 11.0.15+1 is scheduled for tonight.

Best regards,
  Goetz


https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/8218546:
Unable to connect to https://google.com using java.net.HttpClient
https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/8280786:
Build failure on Solaris after 8262392