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Should my application run with green threads or native threads if I'm writing JNI code?
For most JNI code, it doesn't matter. The exception is
if you are making any native calls associated with
threading - that is, calls to the pthread library
to create or manage threads. Then
you mu...more
Why do so many Java processes run when a Java program runs?
In Linux, every thread gets its
own process ID. So when you run tools like
ps or top while using Java,
you see a separate entry for each thread - even
though you are only running one program.
One...more
What is the difference between "green" threads and "native" threads?
Both green and native threads are mechanisms to support
multithreaded execution of Java programs. Some JDK
distributions (such as Blackdown's) include the option
to run with either type of threadi...more
After installing a JDK on Linux, how do you set the PATH and CLASSPATH to run Java programs?
The following "HowTo" in www.linux.com explains the procedure for various versions of JDK from different vendors on Linux:
http://www.linux.com/howto/Enterprise-Java-for-Linux-HOWTO-2.html
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What Java implementations, other than ports of the Sun JDK, are available for Linux?
Kaffe is a cleanroom
open-source
implementation of the PersonalJava spec. It fully
implements PersonalJava, implements most of the JDK1.1
spec, and implements a significant subset
of the JDK1.2SE ...more
How do I get started with Java development on a Linux box?
Obtain one of the available ports of the Sun JDK. If you are working on a Linux i386 box, here are some of the current available ports:
JDK1.3: Ports are available from IBM and Sun.
JDK1.2.2: Po...more
Where can I get the JBuilder 3 JIT for Linux?
This comes as part of the JBuilder 3.5 Foundation for Linux. Instructions for installation are available from http://www.borland.com/jbuilder/foundation/download/linux.html#step6.more
Why are there two ports of J2SE for Linux (one from Blackdown, one from Sun)?
According to Sun senior product manager Blake Connell, on a chat on the JDC:
Sun's port is a commercial grade port that is supported by Sun's technical support programs. Our port is intended fo...more