On 12-03-2011 10:26, Francois Tigeot wrote: > On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 09:53:07AM +0100, Luuk wrote: >> On 11-03-2011 18:37, Osama Khalid wrote: >>> I tried to find a binary build for the Java Runtime Environment for >>> Windows so I can distribute and install it freely but I couldn't. >>> >>> Several components of LibreOffice depend on JRE and I encounter many >>> warning message boxes on start up without it, so I it's important to >>> make sure that a free version exists. >> "Can I distribute the Java Runtime Environment with my software on a CD?" >> http://www.java.com/en/download/help/5000055800.xml > At the bare minimum, section 8 "EXPORT REGULATIONS." is a deal breaker. > >> But maybe its a better idea to give some explanation to the user about >> what JAVA does, and what its needed for , and provide above link? > For the rest, I believe Java is still needed for some wizards and Base. > I can't be 100% sure, these are not parts of LO I'm familiar with. > If its only 'some wizards', then i would like to know which wizards,
And for Base, who is using that? I dont think it gets the full attention it deserves, but i did not have a look at it meself...... ;) i wonder how manu active users Base has.... (someone should start a poll about it ;) So, if user does not use wizards and/or Base, the question is if JRE should be included in the install.... -- Luuk _______________________________________________ LibreOffice mailing list [email protected] http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/libreoffice
