Linux Java for AMD64

General Discussions
#1

The Blackdown-Projekt released a first version of their Java 1.4.2 Linux port, wich supports AMD64 CPUs, too (besides the usual x86 CPUs). The new blackdown package is based on Sun’s Java version 1.4.2_03 (that’s the new one with updated root certificates from VeriSign).

The changes are listed on Blackdown’s Status Page. The awesome part: Graphic operations are up to 80% faster! (Sweet! ;D) Also you can check out the requirements for using that java port on AMD64 systems on that status page.

Src: http://www.heise.de/newsticker/data/kav-22.12.03-000/ (german)
Crappy biased translation by me :slight_smile:

#2

Thanks for the great news. :slight_smile:

I only switched to Sun’s Java version, because of the hidden high-res-timer. Does the Blackdown version include it? Probably not.

#3

That’s a bit of a weird reason to switch!
Why not just use the LWJGL timer?

Cas :slight_smile:

#4

[quote]Thanks for the great news. :slight_smile:

I only switched to Sun’s Java version, because of the hidden high-res-timer. Does the Blackdown version include it? Probably not.
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Heh dunno. But I think the chances are pretty low. Afterall the hires timer is a hidden just for testing thingy wich will disappear with the next version.

However, I can’t test it. I don’t have a 64bit system… but it’s good to know that it would be benefitical even if I switch right now :slight_smile:

#5

[quote]That’s a bit of a weird reason to switch!
Why not just use the LWJGL timer?
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Xith3D used the hidden timer for a while, but it has gone now. After all I have several JREs installed and “switching” is just a matter of selecting the default one. :wink:

#6

[quote]However, I can’t test it. I don’t have a 64bit system… but it’s good to know that it would be benefitical even if I switch right now :slight_smile:
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I don’t have an AMD64 system either. If I need a new PC (not within the next months) I’ll probably buy such a CPU. They are produced just some kilometres away from here (like the Infineon chips). ;D