Re: which Java to use?

Hi Larry,

It may be that Sun Java was replaced by Oracle Java since Oracle purchased Sun.  I believe that OpenJDK is a version of Sun/Oracle's Java with some proprietary bits removed and some community improvements added.  I suppose I would recommend OpenJDK since it worked for you before, but we usually distribute Moneydance with the Sun/Oracle Java because it seems to work in slightly more configurations.

Thanks,
Sean


On Feb 17, 2011, at 4:44 PM, Larry Alkoff wrote:

> I used to use sun-java for Moneydance but there are 2 problems with it.
> 1. sun-java was not able to print reports from Kubuntu Linux.
> 2. Connonical (owner of K/Ubuntu has depreciated the use of Sun Java.
> It's not in the repositories any more & I'm not sure how to dl it.
> 
> Some time ago I switched to OpenJDK which is an open source clone of 
> Java. It prints reports just fine but the font is really clunky and 
> hard to read.
> 
> Since I am rebuilding a computer destroyed in an attic flood (damn 
> freeze in Austin TX) I would like advice on which Java to use.
> 
> Given the choice between Sun-Java or OpenJDK which would you recommend 
> and why?
> 
> Is there another Java that would be better to use?
> 
> It MUST be a Java that works under Linux which is my desktop.
> 
> Thanks for any advice.
> 
> Larry Alkoff
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