7.91. java-1.8.0-openjdk

Bug Fixes

BZ#1154143

In Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, the java-1.8.0-openjdk packages mistakenly included the SunEC provider, which does not function properly on this system. With this update, SunEC has been removed from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 version of java-1.8.0-openjdk.

BZ#1155783

Prior to this update, the java-1.8.0-openjdk packages incorrectly provided "java-devel", which could lead to their inclusion in inappropriate builds. As a consequence, the "yum install java-devel" command in some cases installed java-1.8.0-openjdk-devel instead of the intended Java package. This update removes the providing configuration, and java-1.8.0-openjdk-devel can now be installed only by using the "yum install java-1.8.0-openjdk-devel" command.

BZ#1182011

Previously, the OpenJDK utility displayed characters containing the umlaut diacritical mark (such as ä, ö, or ü) and the eszett character (ß) in PostScript output incorrectly. A patch with support for umlaut and eszett characters has been applied, and OpenJDK now displays these characters correctly.

BZ#1189853

The java-1.8.0-openjdk package for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 did not provide the "java" virtual package. Consequently, when a package needed to use OpenJDK 8, it was necessary to require "java-1.8.0-openjdk" instead of commonly used "java". Now, it is sufficient to require "java" as expected.

BZ#1212592

OpenJDK used a copy of the system time zone data. This could cause a difference between OpenJDK time and the system time. Now, OpenJDK uses the system time zone data, and OpenJDK time and the system time are the same.

Enhancement

BZ#1210007

Red Hat now provides debug builds of OpenJDK in optional channels. With installed debug builds and JVM or JDK switched to using them, it is possible to do detailed HotSpot debugging. The debug builds can be used via alternatives or direct execution, in the same way as regular Java builds. Note that debug builds are not suitable for use in production, as they operate at a slower rate.