FAQ-0559 Can I use JDK 1.2 or higher to develop applications for devices running Symbian's PersonalJava?


FAQ-0559 Can I use JDK 1.2 or higher to develop applications for devices running Symbian's PersonalJava?

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Classification:	Java	Category:	General
Created:	01/22/2001	Modified:	07/16/2001
Number:	FAQ-0559
Platform:	Symbian OS v6.0, Symbian OS v6.1, Symbian OS v7.0

Question:
I have JDK 1.2.x installed. Can I use it to develop applications for devices running Symbian's PersonalJava?

Answer:
Symbian's Java Runtime implements the PersonalJava 1.1.1 specification supplied by Sun Microsystems. This branches from the JDK 1.1.6 code base. Java 2 could be used to compile code provided no Java 2 specific features are used. However, it is recommended that JDK 1.1.8 is used, together with the PersonalJava compatibility classes.

JDK 1.1.8 can be downloaded from

http://java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.1/download-jdk-windows.html

The required PersonalJava compatibility classes can be downloaded from

http://java.sun.com/products/personaljava/pj-cc.html