JDK-8042440 : awt_Plugin no longer needed
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: client-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.awt
  • Affected Version: 8u20,9
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2014-05-06
  • Updated: 2015-01-21
  • Resolved: 2014-05-07
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Description
Functions exported by awt_Plugin.c were needed by deployment at some point in time, long long ago. They have not been used in a very long time so this code and associated references to getAwtLockFunctions, getAwtData and getAwtDisplay should be removed.