Can I compile Java programs on the Amiga
Yes, it is possible to compile Java applications on the Amiga,
using an Amiga port of Jikes, an open source Java compiler from
IBM. The only drawback at the moment is that you will not be able
to execute them on your system. This may be useful in writing code
on your Amiga and then testing it on another system.
To run Java programs on your Amiga you will need a Java Virtual
Machine. These are in the preliminary stages due to a lack of
technical information on the Java system. At present the most
advanced Java Virtual Machine is Kaffe. However, this is fairly
limited, only able to run some simple classes. When compiling for
use with Kaffe using Jikes, you will need to use the +1.0 option
and not any features of Java 1.1, or higher.
The Amiga version of Jikes can be found on Aminet and compiled
for a number of processors. It is available on Aminet in dev/lang.
| jikes-diffs.lha |
dev/lang |
8K |
IBM's fast Java compiler,
v.047 (diffs) |
| jikes.lha |
dev/lang |
513K |
IBM's fast Java compiler,
v.047 (source) |
| jikes000.lha |
dev/lang |
443K |
Fast Java compiler,v.047
(68000 binary) |
| jikes020-060.lha |
dev/lang |
436K |
Fast Java compiler,v.047
(68020-060,FPU) |
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