RE: [buildcheapeeg] GCJ or other JAVA compiler

From: John Morrison (jmorrison_at_ahc.net.au)
Date: 2002-03-16 05:32:07


> > How long?
> > Is it worth waiting for ?????
>
< SNIP >
> If you're asking my opinion, as if I wasn't involved with the
Thanks for being honest!!

> Somehow my faith was shaken when the only two people who spoke up to
I'd love to say YES I can spend big time right now but I can't.
That is why you don't' hear from me the a big burst. :-)
In the near future things will be better!

> However, looking at C++ source again just convinces me how much I
> personally want another solution.
I'd defiantly prefer C++ but Purer Java is too slow for what we need!

> I also looked at Glib and GTK+, which are based on C not C++, so in
> theory I could write code in C using object-oriented features.
Hmmm C is BAD for writing OO. :-(
It would be better to use C++

> I really don't know what is the best way forwards, but right now I'm
> still looking into GCJ. I'm sorry I can't give strong assurances and
> a clearer lead on all of this.
Hay no worries maybe there will be a break through and we will go that way!!

> It is strange how we are such a diverse group, and there is no obvious
> way to approach all of this. Well, it is obvious if half of the group
> drop out, but I don't think that counts.
??? Sorry lost you on that one. :-)

> Jim
>
> P.S. By the way, I'm ill with 'flu right now, which is not helping.
> Forgive me if it sounds like I'm talking nonsense.

Understood. :-)

John



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