Bryce wrote: > It would be possible to add a dynamic loading/linking ability to the > compiler, however. Here are some threads where you can read my rants > about this: >> http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/java/2001-05/msg00115.html >> http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/java/2001-03/msg00180.html I agree that this is a good idea. I did some work in this direction a long time ago... http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/java/2000-04/msg00013.html On a related subject, is anyone here familiar with "JEFF" - the Java Executable File Format? This is an alternate representation for class files which is supposed to be "ready for execution" as opposed to class files which require processing prior to execution. Well, this is what they claim at least - I haven't read it myself. The j-consortium is pushing it towards ISO standardization. Here's a link... http://www.j-consortium.org/jeffwg/index.shtml AG