Re: new scripting language available for testing... anytakers?

> Also, does anyone know if there is any way of replacing JVM components 
> by a
> smaller platform? Java VM takes about 10 megs and that makes it very
> difficult to package it for distribution.
>
> cheers!


Have you looked into the K virtual machine?

http://java.sun.com/products/cldc/wp/

> The results of the careful design and implementation are readily 
> apparent: Reduced VM Size - the K virtual machine is currently only 
> 50-80 K of object code in its standard configuration, depending on 
> target platform and compilation options.
>
> Reduced Memory utilization - In addition to the K virtual machine's 
> small object size, it requires only a few tens of kilobytes of dynamic 
> memory to run effectively. Because of the reduced VM size and memory 
> utilization, even with total memory available of only 128K the K virtual 
> machine enables useful Java technology-based applications to run on a 
> device.
>
> Performance - the K virtual machine is able to run effectively on 16 bit 
> processors clocked as low as 25 MHz, and can scale smoothly up to much 
> more powerful 32 bit processors.
>
> Portability - although implemented in native code for extra performance, 
> the K virtual machine has a highly portable architecture that reduces 
> system dependencies to a minimum. Even multi-threading and garbage 
> collection have been implemented in a completely system-independent 
> manner, enabling speedy porting to any host platform.

I don't know much about it, but it seems like it has potential.

russell
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