The following test failed on merlin build 46 and passed on build 44.

Failing Test:
=============

1) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Button
2) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Canvas
3) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Checkbox
4) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#CheckboxGroup
5) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Choice
6) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Component
7) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Container
8) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Dialog
9) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Event
10) api/java_awt/Event/serialization/descriptions.html#Events
11) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#FileDialog
12) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Frame
13) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Label
14) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#List
15) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#MediaTracker
16) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Panel
17) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#ScrollPane
18) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Scrollbar
29) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#TextArea
20) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#TextComponent
21) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#TextField
22) api/java_awt/serialization/descriptions.html#Window

Test source location:
=====================

1)/net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/ButtonTests.java
2)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/CanvasTests.java
3)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/CheckBoxTests.java
4)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/CheckBoxGroupTests.java
5)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/ChoiceTests.java
6)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/ComponentTests.java
7)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/ContainerTests.java
8)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/DialogTests.java
9)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/EventTests.java
10)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/Event/serialization/EventsTests.java
11)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/FileDialogTests.java
12)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/FrameTests.java
13)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/LabelTests.java
14)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/ListTests.java
15)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/MediaTrackerTests.java
16)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/PanelTests.java
17)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/ScrollPaneTests.java
18)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/ScrollbarTests.java
19)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/TextAreaTests.java
20)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/TextComponentTests.java
21)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/TextFieldTests.java
22)net/jdk/export/disk8/local.java/jck1.3/JCK-runtime-13fcs/tests/api/java_awt/serialization/WindowTests.java


Platforms:
=============
Failed on x86 5.6 and on sparc S7.
Haven't checked on other OSs.

JDK, switches Info:
===================
jdk1.4.0/bin/java -version
java version "1.4.0-beta"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.0-beta-b46)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4beta-B45, mixed mode)

Failed for -client.

jtr file location:
==================

1)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Button.jtr
2)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Canvas.jtr
3)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Checkbox.jtr
4)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_CheckboxGroup.jtr
5)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Choice.jtr
6)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Component.jtr
7)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Container.jtr
8)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Dialog.jtr
9)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Event.jtr
10)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/Event/serilization/decriptions_Events.jtr
11)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_fileDialog.jtr
12)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Frame.jtr
13)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Label.jtr
14)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_List.jtr
15)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_MediaTracker.jtr
16)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Panel.jtr
17)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_ScrollPane.jtr
18)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Scrollbar.jtr
19)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_TextArea.jtr
20)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_TextComponent.jtr
21)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_TextField.jtr
22)file:/net/jtg-i104/export/home/jtg-test/JH_jdk14_b46_jck13/workDir/api/java_awt/serilization/decriptions_Window.jtr

(This jtr file is also in the attachment.)

How to reproduce:
=================
Run the attached script:

1) serializationButton.ksh

To reproduce the other test failures, change the following variables in the script depending on the test and run the script:
executeClass=
executeTestURL=

(Make sure that the file names are correct).
 
ERROR MESSAGE:
==============
All the other scripts that are listed above have the similar error message.
 
----------log:(20/1271)----------
java.io.StreamCorruptedException
        at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readObject0(ObjectInputStream.java:1174)
        at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readObject(ObjectInputStream.java:283)
        at java.awt.Component.readObject(Component.java:6534)
        at sun.misc.Unsafe.invokeSpecial(Native Method)
        at sun.misc.ClassReflector.invokeSpecial(ClassReflector.java:376)
        at $ClassReflector0.readObject(Unknown Source)
        at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readSerialData(ObjectInputStream.java:1585)
        at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readOrdinaryObject(ObjectInputStream.java:1508)
        at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readObject0(ObjectInputStream.java:1161)
        at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readObject(ObjectInputStream.java:283)
        at javasoft.sqe.jck.lib.SerializeTest.read(SerializeTest.java:385)
        at javasoft.sqe.jck.lib.SerializeTest.testRead(SerializeTest.java:280)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
        at javasoft.sqe.jck.lib.MultiTest.runTests(MultiTest.java:139)
        at javasoft.sqe.jck.lib.MultiTest.run(MultiTest.java:101)
        at javasoft.sqe.tests.api.java.awt.serialization.ButtonTests.main(ButtonTests.java:103)
testRead: Failed. Test case throws exception: java.io.StreamCorruptedException
testWrite: Passed. OKAY
STATUS:Failed. tests: 2; passed: 1; failed: 1; first test case failure: testRead
result: Failed. tests: 2; passed: 1; failed: 1; first test case failure: testRead

System Info:
============
x86:
----
jtg-i104% uname -a
SunOS jtg-i104 5.6 Generic_105182-20 i86pc i386 i86pc
jtg-i104% psrinfo -v
Status of processor 0 as of: 12/19/00 12:26:41
  Processor has been on-line since 12/13/00 16:50:54.
  The i386 processor operates at 234 MHz,
        and has an i387 compatible floating point processor.
Status of processor 1 as of: 12/19/00 12:26:41
  Processor has been on-line since 12/13/00 16:50:54.
  The i386 processor operates at 234 MHz,
        and has an i387 compatible floating point processor.

SPARC:
-------
jtg-s117% uname -a
SunOS jtg-s117 5.7 Generic_106541-12 sun4u sparc SUNW,Ultra-60
jtg-s117% psrinfo -v
Status of processor 0 as of: 12/21/00 16:16:07
  Processor has been on-line since 12/20/00 10:44:13.
  The sparcv9 processor operates at 296 MHz,
        and has a sparcv9 floating point processor.
Status of processor 2 as of: 12/21/00 16:16:07
  Processor has been on-line since 12/20/00 10:44:14.
  The sparcv9 processor operates at 296 MHz,
        and has a sparcv9 floating point processor.


Additional JCK related info:
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URL to find JCK test owners: http://javaweb.eng/jck/usr/owners.jto

srilakshmi.chappidi@Eng 2001-01-08