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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-4393930

Default for -target should be 1.2 in Merlin

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    • Enhancement
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • P3
    • 1.4.0
    • 1.3.0, 1.4.0
    • tools
    • beta
    • generic
    • generic, solaris_7
    • Verified

    Description

      The default for the -target flag in Merlin should be 1.2. That generates
      bytecodes more in compliance with the JLS2.

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-4424165 javac emits incorrect invokestatic call

          • P4 - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
          • Closed
          relates to

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-4434786 Windows install bundles corrupted due to classfile version change.

          • P1 - Blocks development and/or testing work, production could not run.
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-4424105 Java initializes classes it shouldn't when compiled with -target 1.2

          • P2 - Crashes, loss of data, severe memory leak.
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-4401977 javac -target 1.2 produces bad access method calls

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

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              gafter Neal Gafter
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