Is it possible to change the version of Java that Domino/Lotus uses? I am trying to combine objects created in BEA (1.4+) with the Notes.jar but the code will not import into Notes because it is using 1.3.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, although it is looking like the best way is to avoid Java in Notes.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
Subject: Upgrading 6.5 JVM
You could also RTFM before you design an application framework for a platform with a fixed JVM, couldn’t you? The release notes, Designer help, a search of this forum – all of them would have told you that the JVM for Domino is fixed in major releases in order to avoid compatibility problems.
Subject: RE: Upgrading 6.5 JVM
Ouch…come on now. In all fairness, probably 90% of all questions in this forum could be answered if everyone RTFM’s, but that doesn’t mean we have to be mean to everyone.
Subject: RE: Upgrading 6.5 JVM
It’s no harsher than saying that one should avoid Java with Domino. Don’t diss MY platform unless it deserves it. And what the is wrong with reading the manual? It’s not like anyone makes a secret of these things.
Subject: RE: Upgrading 6.5 JVM
Sorry to all. I have read the manual, and was hoping that someone may have had additional information, or maybe even experience with possible work arounds. Being new to the platform, I was just seeking a little info beyond the printed materal. In my situation, I can’t write java for the notes platform unless it can be maintained in bea at 1.4.
But to be honest, I didn’t need to read the manual, your tone tells the story pretty well.
Real high class.
Thanks again,
Rick
Subject: RE: Upgrading 6.5 JVM
Notes & Domino has its own JVM. It’s Java 2 at version 1.3.1 – hardly completely backward. I would encourage RTFM when it comes to the Domino Java objects. There are also some excellent articles at LDD Today from Steve Nikopoulos et al regarding best usage of said objects (hope I got the name right),
Anyhow, you should try coding to the 1.1.8 JVM in release 5 like muggins here. That’s my day job :-p
There’s no need to avoid Java in Notes, it’s works pretty well. You just have to be au fait with the version used, what can and can’t be done, and be a little creative.
No point dissing Stan either. He may have come over all fiery, but he’s forgotten more about Notes and Domino than you or I could ever remember.
Uh or something ;o)
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Subject: Upgrading 6.5 JVM
No, there is no supported way to upgrade the JVM in Notes/Domino outside of a new version of Notes/Domino ;-).
In theory you could do it, if you started with the IBM 1.4 JRE and made some minor adjustments, but I have not had a need, so I don’t know what other gotchas will spring up.
Joseph Millar
Principal Software Engineer
Brightline Technology