JDK-4858060 : javac doesn't support java.endorsed.dirs to override classes in the platform.
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: tools
  • Sub-Component: javac
  • Affected Version: 1.4.0
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Duplicate
  • OS: solaris_8
  • CPU: sparc
  • Submitted: 2003-05-03
  • Updated: 2003-05-06
  • Resolved: 2003-05-06
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Description
In J2SE 1.4 java.endorsed.dirs mechanism was introduced to override classes that are part of the platform. This mechanism currently works only in the VM. The compiler doesn't support this mechanism. This needs to be fixed in the compiler to be able to compile against the newer classes.