JDK-8192939 : Remove Finalize methods from FileInputStream and FileOutputStream
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.io
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2017-12-02
  • Updated: 2021-06-24
  • Resolved: 2018-10-16
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JDK 12
12 b16Fixed
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Description
The finalize methods of FileInputStream and FIleOutputStream are
marked deprecated and for removal.
The AltFinalizer mechanism will no longer be necessary.
They should be removed leaving only the Cleaner mechanism to free FileDescriptors.
Comments
Removed noreg-self label, since the fix has source code changes.
24-06-2021