Still no javafx for Linux? March 3, 2009
Posted by claudio in Uncategorized.Tags: Java, javafx, Linux, rant
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I use a lot of Sun software: java, mysql, virtualbox, solaris, solaris cluster, etc.
Today, while having a look at webservices as an alternative to Swing clients, I decided to have a look at Sun’s attempt at the RIA market: Java FX.
Sadly, the javafx sdk has only be released for windows and macos. I guess Sun doesn’t get it that it needs as many developers as possible as its alternative is a few years late compared to the competitors. And a lot of linux users are developers/admins…
I know they are workarounds to get the sdk running on linux, but why bother?
I would love to see JavaFX support on Linux as well. I was surprised that the JavaFX runtime downloaded and installed on my Linux platform through Java Web Start, and my application actually launched! No codec support though, and hopefully we’ll have full support soon.
I still think it sucks, it was promised for the first quarter which in my calendar passed.
Why do we all behave like sheep and don’t tell Sun that they are loosing credibility
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