Zaurus Java FAQ - Revision history

Xjqian: /* What virtual machines exist for the Zaurus? */

2007-05-18T04:45:30Z

What virtual machines exist for the Zaurus?

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	* Waba from WabaSoft.		* Waba from WabaSoft.
	* Ewe from EweSoft.(based on Waba)		* Ewe from EweSoft.(based on Waba)
-	* JamVM from JamVM.(ARM port in progress)~~</ul>~~	+	* JamVM from JamVM.(ARM port in progress)
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	===Is J2ME supported on the Zaurus?===		===Is J2ME supported on the Zaurus?===

Xjqian: /* User Interfaces */

2007-05-18T04:45:13Z

User Interfaces

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	* Format: png with alpha channel		* Format: png with alpha channel

-	The insets usually contain the drop-shadow in the south-eastern direction. The drop-shadow is a black underlay with an alpha gradient - easily obtained in Gimp. ~~</ul>~~	+	The insets usually contain the drop-shadow in the south-eastern direction. The drop-shadow is a black underlay with an alpha gradient - easily obtained in Gimp.
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	===How can I make use of the http://www.oesf.org/faq/javafaq/qtopiaclosebutton.gif button in my application?===		===How can I make use of the http://www.oesf.org/faq/javafaq/qtopiaclosebutton.gif button in my application?===
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	* smoothtimes		* smoothtimes

-	You can also create your own fonts, or convert TTF fonts, see the Font Issues faq entry for more information. ~~</ul>~~	+	You can also create your own fonts, or convert TTF fonts, see the Font Issues faq entry for more information.

	===(Font Issues) How can I use fonts on the Zaurus when using Jeode?===		===(Font Issues) How can I use fonts on the Zaurus when using Jeode?===
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	The GridBagLayout makes a copy of the constraints passed to it via the add method and uses that to layout the button/label or Component. Because a copy is used internally by the layout, you're free to keep on modifying your version for subsequent layout additions.		The GridBagLayout makes a copy of the constraints passed to it via the add method and uses that to layout the button/label or Component. Because a copy is used internally by the layout, you're free to keep on modifying your version for subsequent layout additions.

-	Please note that GridBagLayout uses floating-point math operations heavily1, is a complex layout and as such will be less performant than a simpler, integer-based one. ~~</ul>~~	+	Please note that GridBagLayout uses floating-point math operations heavily1, is a complex layout and as such will be less performant than a simpler, integer-based one.
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	==Virtual Machines==		==Virtual Machines==

Xjqian: /* Qtopia Integration */

2007-05-18T04:44:31Z

Qtopia Integration

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	directory, replacing en with any other language code as necessary.		directory, replacing en with any other language code as necessary.

-	If your html pages require images, you should link to them using relative URLs. You can place your images in subdirectories, as long as the url is relative. ~~</ul>~~	+	If your html pages require images, you should link to them using relative URLs. You can place your images in subdirectories, as long as the url is relative.
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	===Can I run my application maximized?===		===Can I run my application maximized?===
	* The only way to run apps maximized is to set their size to the size of the screen.		* The only way to run apps maximized is to set their size to the size of the screen.

-	Note that the application can unfortunately still be dragged and moved! Using a Window and sizing to the size of the screen is not a solution as it is not possible to programmatically position the Window at 0,0 in the Jeode VM. The Jeode VM will shift your Window down by the height of a titlebar even if none is present. ~~</ul>~~	+	Note that the application can unfortunately still be dragged and moved! Using a Window and sizing to the size of the screen is not a solution as it is not possible to programmatically position the Window at 0,0 in the Jeode VM. The Jeode VM will shift your Window down by the height of a titlebar even if none is present.
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	===Why doesn't my application have a taskbar icon?===		===Why doesn't my application have a taskbar icon?===
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	Where the $0 refers to the zeroth commandline argument, namely your script name.		Where the $0 refers to the zeroth commandline argument, namely your script name.
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	==User Interfaces==		==User Interfaces==

Xjqian: /* How well is Java integrated into Qtopia? */

2007-05-18T04:44:06Z

How well is Java integrated into Qtopia?

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	==Qtopia Integration==		==Qtopia Integration==
	===How well is Java integrated into Qtopia?===		===How well is Java integrated into Qtopia?===
-	*In terms of looks, rather well... components look like they belong, they change shape dynamically on theme changes, but unfortunately don't change colour. Theme changes that occur before the Java VM starts will take effect without problem.~~</ul>~~	+	*In terms of looks, rather well... components look like they belong, they change shape dynamically on theme changes, but unfortunately don't change colour. Theme changes that occur before the Java VM starts will take effect without problem.
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	===Can I use the full screen area?===		===Can I use the full screen area?===

Xjqian: /* Can I learn Java on the Zaurus? */

2007-05-18T04:43:48Z

Can I learn Java on the Zaurus?

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	So with regards to development tools for use on the Z, I'd say hold on, learn Java first :-)		So with regards to development tools for use on the Z, I'd say hold on, learn Java first :-)

-	I heartily recommend the <b>#java</b> channel on <b>irc.freenode.net</b> for help with learning Java, make sure you've read the Java tutorial first though - you'll get flak if you don't ;-) ~~</ul>~~	+	I heartily recommend the <b>#java</b> channel on <b>irc.freenode.net</b> for help with learning Java, make sure you've read the Java tutorial first though - you'll get flak if you don't ;-)
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	==Packaging==		==Packaging==

Xjqian: /* Problems with java.util.Date & Co. */

2007-05-18T04:43:16Z

Problems with java.util.Date & Co.

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	Hopefully, if enough people complain, they will get this problem fixed.		Hopefully, if enough people complain, they will get this problem fixed.

-	I agree that this is an issue that should be resolved. The Zaurus is after all an international device. ~~</ul>~~	+	I agree that this is an issue that should be resolved. The Zaurus is after all an international device.
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	===Can I learn Java on the Zaurus?===		===Can I learn Java on the Zaurus?===

Xjqian: /* Can I use Swing? */

2007-05-18T04:42:25Z

Can I use Swing?

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	6. Save and compile (javac -classpath swingall.jar:. javax/swing/SwingUtilities.java)		6. Save and compile (javac -classpath swingall.jar:. javax/swing/SwingUtilities.java)
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	7. Backup the Swingall.jar archive in the root of the exstracted src.zip (ie the same level of the javax and com dirs).		7. Backup the Swingall.jar archive in the root of the exstracted src.zip (ie the same level of the javax and com dirs).
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	8. Jarize it (jar uvf swingall.jar javax/swing/SwingUtilities.class)		8. Jarize it (jar uvf swingall.jar javax/swing/SwingUtilities.class)

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	<sup>1</sup>[http://java.sun.com/products/jfc/download.archive.html 1Unbundled JFC 1.1 with Swing 1.1.1]<br>		<sup>1</sup>[http://java.sun.com/products/jfc/download.archive.html 1Unbundled JFC 1.1 with Swing 1.1.1]<br>
	<sup>2</sup>[http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/bugParade/bugs/4309057.html Bug Id #4309057]		<sup>2</sup>[http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/bugParade/bugs/4309057.html Bug Id #4309057]
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	===Can I use JDBC?===		===Can I use JDBC?===

Xjqian: /* Can I use Secure Sockets on the Zaurus? */

2007-05-18T04:41:41Z

Can I use Secure Sockets on the Zaurus?

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-	regarding extensions, Sun's JSSE (Java Secure Socket Extensions) 1.0.2 works fine with PJ on Z. this allows https: connections among other things. I've used with my CrozzWord app for secure login to NYTimes subscription area. downside: it's ~420K ~~</ul>~~	+	regarding extensions, Sun's JSSE (Java Secure Socket Extensions) 1.0.2 works fine with PJ on Z. this allows https: connections among other things. I've used with my CrozzWord app for secure login to NYTimes subscription area. downside: it's ~420K
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	===Can I use SVG on the Zaurus?===		===Can I use SVG on the Zaurus?===

Phil284: revert spam

2006-11-25T15:37:05Z

revert spam

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2006-11-25T12:11:23Z

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