JDK-4523266 : RFE: Shrink JRE
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: install
  • Sub-Component: install
  • Affected Version: 1.4.0
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Duplicate
  • OS: windows_nt
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2001-11-06
  • Updated: 2002-02-01
  • Resolved: 2002-02-01
Related Reports
Duplicate :  
JDK-4629969 - RFE: The jre size could be reduced
Description
Problem: 

With Merlin, the JRE size is > 8MB, which is totally unacceptable for end users to download.

Solution: 

Reduce the JRE size by removing unnecessary tools and class libraries, as well as using a small footprint installer.

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Comments
EVALUATION This bug is not a duplicate of 4629969 and should not have been closed, see my Comments in the Comments section. Instead is a duplicate of 4192071. It is a problem with InstallShield and upgrade to newer version IS7.0 will fix this problem. ###@###.### 2002-02-01
01-02-2002