JDK-8162359 : javac should use stdout for --help and --version
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: tools
  • Sub-Component: javac
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2016-07-21
  • Updated: 2016-08-11
  • Resolved: 2016-08-03
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Description
javac currently only supports a single output stream.
It should be able to support both stdout and stderr when so desired.