http://u2d.com/articles/2006/02/15/java-se-6-and-macosx en-us 40 <p>Today we're beginning to smell the coming of Java se 1.6 (Mustang). Feels like Spring's upon us.</p> <p>Don't ask me why. Although it's been about eight months since I've moved to Ubuntu Linux, the first thought that came to my mind mind was the question: is MacOSX doomed to remain 1 to 1.5 versions behind with respect to Java SE?</p> <p>My understanding is that Java 5 on the mac at the moment is in some kind of pseudo-beta mode with no promises being made as to when a final, "blessed" release will appear. Years ago (in the late ninetees, I believe it was) I went through the experience of working on a web ecommerce project implemented using Apple's WebObjects framework. I recall too clearly this nauseating feeling of desperation one has when they know there's a problem or a bug in the framework that directly affects their project, combined with knowing that the resolution of the problem or bug is totally beyond their control.</p> <p>To those of you out there who've chosen to run MacOSX, I'll say this once: I don't want to hear you complaining. If you want Java SE 6, and on time, it'll be there waiting for you on The People's OS.</p> Wed, 15 Feb 2006 07:37:00 -0600 urn:uuid:f91addaf71bdacd5437c062588604d87 Eitan http://u2d.com/articles/2006/02/15/java-se-6-and-macosx