Eclipse OpenJ9 0.8

Initial release, tested on x, p, z Linux platforms. Containing most of the functionality required for to be fully functional. Check the release notes for known limitations.

  • A Virtual Machine and partial .class library implemenation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition which combines with OpenJDK version 8. Version 9 or later is not supported by this release.
  • Performance optimizations for memory footprint and startup time
  • Platforms
    • Linux on x86-64
    • Linux on ppc64le
    • Linux on 390x
Release Date
Release Type
Minor release
Name Date Description
OpenJDK version 8 compatible / ready 2018/03/01 Enable Eclipse OpenJ9 to be built against a version 8 implementation, such as OpenJDK version 8 On the following platforms: Linux on x86-64 Linux on ppc64le Linux on 390x