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The Java Extension Mechanism

Overview The Java extension mechanism offers an easy-to-use infrastructure for providing optional packages. Packages can be used by all Java programs without the need to modify the user class path. Instead of requiring the user to work with the -classpath option, please consider taking advantage of the extension mechanism. However, the current approach has some shortcomings, such as the inability to share optional packages among Java installations. Additionally, just like for applets, Sun needs to specify a versioning scheme that ensures that applications will use the appropriate version of an installed optional package.

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PublisherSun Microsystems File FormatHTML
Date PublishedApril 2005
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