OS X Software written in Java

[Ceroc Addict]

I remember Apple claims at a local developer seminar that Java was a "first class citizen" on OS X.

Is anyone aware of what programs exist for OS X that have been completely (or even mostly) written in Java?

Kap

 

[fryke]

Do you mean Java apps that use the Cocoa frameworks and Mac GUI or apps that are simple Java applications that run completely in Java? NeoOffice/J, for example, is using Java/Cocoa for the interface for OpenOffice.org...

 

[Ceroc Addict]

Do you mean Java apps that use the Cocoa frameworks and Mac GUI or apps that are simple Java applications that run completely in Java? NeoOffice/J, for example, is using Java/Cocoa for the interface for OpenOffice.org...

All of the above.

I especially want to get a big picture on the extent and type of use of Java on OS (for desktop applications).

• Does Apple write any of it's own apps in Java?
• What percentage of apps on OS X are completely written in Java?
• Are there any big companies and/or major applications written in Java?
• Why mix Java in with other languages on OS X? (and vice versa)

Any other perspectives people might have.

Kap

 

[MisterMe]

I remember Apple claims at a local developer seminar that Java was a "first class citizen" on OS X.

Is anyone aware of what programs exist for OS X that have been completely (or even mostly) written in Java?

Kap

The software bundled with my CD/DVD labels is written in Java. It runs. Unfortunately, it won't stay away.