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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 19:19:57 -0800
From: Brian M Dube <bdube@apache.org>
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Subject: Re: [VOTE] - Upgrade Java Version to 1.5
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On Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 10:02:09AM +1000, Gav... wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> This vote is to move 'trunk' to using java version 1.5.
> This also means advising users/devs that this is the minimum required
> version and that testing on versions of Java earlier than 1.5 will not be
> supported.
> 
> Parts of the current trunk, including 'Dispatcher' do not work or do not
> work well with Java 1.4.x
> 
> I have tested current trunk and dispatcher with Java 1.5 and it works well
> FOR ME. Java 1.6 also works fine.
> 
> I propose that we move to Java 1.5 on trunk immediately following a
> successful vote. I also propose that before voting, that devs TEST Java 1.5
> on trunk and in their own current usage. Only vote for this change if you
> are happy that things will continue to work or will begin to work well for
> YOU.
> 
> This vote for moving to Java 1.5 is to last until at least after the next
> release, so that we have at least one official release using the minimum
> Java 1.5 spec.
> 
> Please take your time and vote when your ready, this vote will run for ONE
> WEEK beginning now and ending on 11th March 2010 12PM (noon) GMT time.
> 
> [ ] - +1 Yes let's make the move.
> 
> [ ] - +/-0 I don't mind either way.
> 
> [ ] - -1 I strongly object and here are my reasons ...

+1

Thanks, Gavin.

Brian