Any benefits of sun-java over openjdk on Ubuntu 10.04?

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Are there any benefits of running Sun's java on Ubuntu 10.04 -- over the default openjdk, or is this a legacy issue?

Mike L. · Accepted Answer · 2010-08-17 13:51:47Z

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If you are using AWT/Swing applications, then you're better with Sun/Oracle's Java.

answered Aug 17 '10 at 13:51

Mike L.
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	why, can you expand a bit? – user12889 Aug 18 '10 at 5:02
	Mysterious strange bugs. Give it a try, take any non-trivial AWT/Swing application and look what happens. – Mike L. Aug 18 '10 at 9:45

sml · Answer 2 · 2010-08-18 05:11:13Z

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Some apps don't like openjdk. For example, try running BlueJ in openjdk.

answered Aug 18 '10 at 5:11

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