JavaTM Web Start 1.4.2 Release Notes |
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These release notes include the following sections:
JNLP URLs are now directly openable from the JAWS Application Manager and can
be bookmarked. Moreover, they may be .html
or .jnlp
files. (This is RFE 4531885.)
Java Web Start now dynamically imports certificates in much the same way as
browsers do, making use of https
much easier for users. (This is
RFE 4696477.)
For more information, see Dynamic
Download of HTTPS Certificates in the Java
Web Start 1.4.2 Developer Guide.
Every time JAWS is run, it automatically detects all "registered" JREs on the computer.
There are two types of JREs recognized by JAWS: registered and unregistered. A registered JRE is one that is recorded in the system or package registry, i.e., the system registry on Windows, the package database on Solaris, and the RPM database on Linux. An unregistered JRE is not recorded in a registry; e.g., a JRE mounted on a network drive in an unregistered JRE. (This is RFE 4474876.)
There is now a combined control panel infrastructure used for the Java deployment products, including Java Plug-in and Java Web Start. If you have taken advantage of knowing certain undocumented information, such as the Java Web Start cache location or the configuration file format and location, you could be affected. (This is RFE 4723794.)
A security audit of Java Web Start has been completed. (This is RFE 4645808.)
Users are now asked if they want a desktop shorcut the first time an application is downloaded and cached. (This is RFE 4737538.)
Java Web Start is now installed via InstallShield 7 as part of the JRE. There is no longer a separate installer for Java Web Start. (This is RFE 4718282.)
Bug ID | Synopsis |
4791532 | Dialogs are layed out wrong in javawebstart |
4778185 | JNLPClassLoader can still return unencoded URL |
4780676 | Java Web Start sometimes fails to launch applications while offline |
4757170 | Typo in Jaws Pop-up window <Rename HTML Entry> "You must enter and entry name" |
4777238 | Cache Location JTextField should handle enter properly |
4685501 | De - Word "Console" is not translated in the titlebar of jaws Console dialog |
4688776 | JaWS, JAWS 1.2 b08, Translation errors |
4785128 | Exception coming if you use mantis-beta jaws with jre1.2.2 on Windows |
4772298 | Proxy authentication dialog pops up twice even if username/password is correct |
4772381 | System.exit not working with shutdownhook and JWS console |
4784292 | Java Web Start should use cached jnlp file if possible to improve startup time |
4782008 | Review webstart ActiveX control |
4782000 | Need to update webstart autoinstall version tags |
4785581 | JAWS on linux cannot be invoked via symbolic link |
4789162 | JAWS on solaris/sparc cannot be invoked via symbolic link |
4792033 | Need javaws link in /usr/bin on Solaris |
4792949 | autoupdate of javaws file is not getting staged in RE area |
4791695 | Help Menu Item, "Check For Update" doesn't notify of the latest 1.2 JWS version |
4735750 | Fix Certificate-chain Validation |
4711515 | Wrong AppContext used in RMI threads |
4757168 | Jaws application not properly cached if PATH to the application contains letter N |
4759001 | Exception coming (getText()),when trying to Clear Folder with the Downloaded vie |
4759005 | Exception coming (synchron),when trying to Clear Folder with the Downloaded vie |
4665132 | Webstart not returning ContextClassLoader consistently under jre 1.4.0 |
4696315 | Splash screen is not showing with large image |
4699299 | Splash Screen is wierd on Linux machine |
4734410 | JAVAWS is passing the property set in extension installer to main program |
4739089 | Java Web Wtart does not handle signed jars correctly |
4743169 | Root Certificates panel in Java WS app mgr is blank if cacerts is missing |
4754648 | Advanced Preference Panel miss a key shortcut |
4754763 | getResourceAsStream() fails with JNLPClassLoader |
4772558 | Implement new Icons from UE group. |
4772559 | Reduce access scope (phase II) |
4772563 | New default splash screen, and modified customized ones |
4772926 | Extra ; char on the window title |
4773110 | Apps are run with the wrong JRE |
4775373 | Problem checking for updates on https codebase |
4379831 | Please launch new VM for -Dsun.java2d.noddraw=true |
4474875 | Incremental updates fail if going from basic proto to version based. |
4485537 | 'Read -1 of 2k (0%)' message still displayed in DL window |
4653074 | JWS: Update Shortcuts and programs folder when app name changed in jnlp file. |
4666303 | Cannot delete java.sun.com cache directory structure in Application Manager |
Jaws App_mgr did not prompt shortcut options on the second launch with j2re1.2.2 | |
4688193 | Reduce access scope |
4691541 | JWS should handle the version control of splash screen icons |
4708051 | Exception coming when you try to "Clear Folder" with View/Download_App enabled |
4718813 | Application Manager lost focus after first startup |
4729230 | Loging to "TEMP" file does not work |
4761563 | Can't set property to "" in jnlp file |
4625826 | Unexpected exit when lazy-loading unsigned jar file |
4775823 | Unnecessary . (dot) in Appman Shortcuts tab after "When to Create" instruction. |
4685497 | De - Overlapping text in the certificates tab |
4723717 | JRE1.4.0_x - JaWS component cannot be installed in non-default location. |
4777764 | Cancelling import certificate will cause ca chain completely broken |
4694453 | Customize splash screen would not work if no href |
4720897 | Jar Diff'ing does not work if jars are packaged in a war file. |
4724977 | The application panel size it too small to show the string. |
4726525 | Certificate detail panel should have focus on OK button |
4751780 | JWS Hanging on Jar update (Scanning entries at 100% for a LONG time) |
4759104 | Clear cache function could not remove certificate |
4759298 | "details" button not showing on app_mgr root certicates tab |
4480656 | View Source in IE won't work after creating shortcut for Notepad Demo |
4498419 | WebStart won't start if the default browser is deinstalled |
4623207 | jaxp.jar |
4626733 | Multi-platform support |
4653036 | JarDiffHandler() should use javax.servlet.context. |
4654173 | JWS litters $WINUSERHOME\Local Settings\Temp and d:\TMP |
4667701 | JWS should give the name of the resource that fails |
4668473 | Cannot create shortcut if title is too long |
4676386 | Better user-agent value in http request header |
4685505 | De - Broken border around " Choose Log File Name" |
4687857 | Focus is back to wrong window after closing dialog |
4699771 | JWS login prompt for secure resources is not robust. |
4744945 | JWS 1.2 application cannot delete after upgrade |
4775777 | "Invalid Cache Location" window incorrect behavior |
4492987 | Java Web Start Installation documentation for Linux |
4768914 | Javaws unsigned extension installer can call setJREInfo |
4773602 | Auto proxy detection is failing when using Netscape 4.79 and 7.0 |
4777392 | Mantis b06:file type description for jnlp is not set to NS/IE on Win98 ja |
4665251 | Preferences: Shortcut Options: When To Create := "Always" fails (always:) |
4692415 | Jaws application freezing if you launching it as a root, through browser on Sol |
4723790 | Web start install should use pack instead of crunch |
4739415 | Jaws j2re1.4.0 installer problem |
4772158 | Make web start part of JRE image on Unix platform |
4776098 | Javaws JRE autodownload not working |
4431364 | JRE should always be installed |
4459559 | J2SE Installer can't finish the work if Installed |
4463745 | WebStart can't handle Netscape automatic proxy configuration |
4469455 | Proxy autoconfig script parsing has problems |
4514686 | Installer can't handle adding >100th mime type to Netscape on Windows |
4615288 | Build fails under Windows due to install directory not existing |
4653566 | JWS is not compatible with the centralization of home directories under NT |
4685474 | Message on Japanese Installer/Uninstaller does not fall within a view area |
4730185 | javaws.cfg file in $USERPROFILE is not uninstalled |
4763779 | Need to check javaws bootdir during control build |
4764601 | Unsigned extension installer throws exception when Main.systemExit is called |
4765164 | Singleton api service classes can be re-initialized |
4765165 | com.sun.jnlp package needs to be protected from package addition |
4775492 | Javaws app with no href in JNLP causing nonfatal exception on netscape/unix |
4768903 | Javaws dev target doesn't work during dev build |
4741507 | Missing signed entry JNLPException is not explicit |
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