JDK8/JAXP 1.5 compatibility note

[huizhe wang]

On 5/22/2013 1:27 PM, Robert Strout wrote:
> Hi Joe,
>
>> The compatibility impact will be re-evaluated later in JDK8, and the 
>> default setting may change following the evaluation.
>
> Since it will be re-evaluated later, do you want anyone who encounters 
> the issue to
> identify their issue case to those who will be re-evaluating 
> compatibility?
>
> If so, who should be notified of these cases? And what info should be 
> provided?

We basically would like to know to what extent the change affects your 
apps.  What you described below is perfect enough for the purpose.

>
> We've encountered the problem with SPECjbb2005.
> We can add the system property setting to our runs to move ahead, but 
> SPECjbb2005
> is a public benchmark. Everyone who runs it will need to apply the 
> same workaround.
> Admittedly, SPEC performance benchmarks are only used by limited 
> cross-section of
> the community.

I understand you are using the jaxp.properties option.  Is there any 
chance you could update the benchmark itself, e.g setting the system 
properties at the entry of the tests and clear at the exit?

Thanks,
Joe

>
> --Resii
>