JDK-6505698 : (tz) tzupdater does not give the same result as javazic for java 1.4
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.util:i18n
  • Affected Version: 1.4.2
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Won't Fix
  • OS: solaris_2.5.1
  • CPU: sparc
  • Submitted: 2006-12-18
  • Updated: 2015-01-19
  • Resolved: 2007-07-25
Related Reports
Relates :  
JDK-6367499 - (tz) Support tzdata2005r
Description
Using the tzupdate tool with java 1.4 does not give the same result as
upgrading the timezone data by building it with javazic. For example, java 1.4 updated with the tzupdate tool supports SystemV/* IDs, but not java 1.4 updated using javazic.

This could create a dependency where an application works with a java
installation updated by the tool, but not with a java installation updated by javazic.

It would be preferable if the two methods of upgrading the timezone data were completely interchangeable, for example by not including the SystemV/* IDs when upgrading java 1.4 with the tzupdate tool.
Comments
EVALUATION Closing this CR as "will not fix." Please reopen when this problem really needs to be fixed.
25-07-2007
EVALUATION SystemV/* were added in the 6367499 fix. If it's important to have the same set of time zone IDs in 1.4.x, please escalate this CR.
19-12-2006