RMI Roadmap

The purpose of the RMI releases outlined in this roadmap is to provide a bridge for RMI base programs during the transition from JDK1.0.2 and JDK1.1, when RMI and Object Serialization become part of the Java core. JDK 1.1 introduces changes in the interfaces used for both Object Serialization and RMI. Our goal is to give our users sufficient time to move forward in a smooth fashion.

1. RMI Prebeta release on JDK1.0.2
   • RMI and Object Serialization APIs reflect the functionality that will be available at JDK1.1 Beta.
   • Enhancements allowing RMI calls through a firewall.
   • Programs written to this API will work with both JDK1.0.2 and JDK1.1. The Prebeta release is independent of the JDK1.1 release and will allow users of RMI the maximum flexibility in transitioning from the current environment to the JDK1.1 environment.
   • Available now.
2. Netscape3.0 plug-in for RMI Prebeta
   • Object Serialization built on Netscape JRI.
   • This release will allow RMI applications to work within Netscape under JDK1.0.2 until Netscape releases a version that is based on JDK 1.1.
   • Available in November.

3. RMI Beta

   • Performance enhancements and bug fixes.
   • Available: As part of JDK1.1 Beta
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4. RMI FCS

   • First fully supported version of RMI for Java.
   • Available: As part of JDK1.1 FCS.

See the Java API Overview for more information on JDK releases.

Changes to This Site

04Nov96 - Updated for Prebeta release.

05Sep96 - Initial release of this page.