libgcj platform support?

Fri Oct 25 11:02:00 GMT 2002

Linux Journal will finally (supposedly) run my GCJ article.
But the editor asks for an update on platforms supported by
libgcj, and I don't really know.
I suggest a "Status" page, linked from the GCJ main page,
where we could list things that work and don't work, both
features and targets. For example:
CORE FEATURES:
* Interpreter (using gij) comments.
* Verification, both at compile time (compiling classes to
namtive) and run-time (loading classes). Neither has been
audited for completeness or corectness.
* An extensive class library - see below.
... etc ...
IMPLEMENTED PACKAGES:
* java.util: Fairly complete coverage corresponding to JDK 1.3.
* java.awt: A lot of code exists, but enough for actual
use in applications.
* javax.swing: Some code exists, but enough for use in application.
etc
PLATFORM SUPPORT:
* Intel x86 GNU/Linux: Works well.
* Intel x86 WIndows, using mingw32: Works reasonably well (in CVS).
Only target support, no host support (you must use a cross-compiler).
* s390x: Works (in CVS).
etc
If people think this is a good idea, I'll check in a skeleton that
people can update. For new ports/features we need a way to
differentiate "works in CVS" and "works in the current release".
-- 
	--Per Bothner
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