Excelsior JET

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Excelsior JET suite and was impressed with its capabilities. This software package offers a complete solution for those looking to protect, accelerate, and deploy their Java applications.

One of the standout features of this suite is its Optimizer, which is capable of converting your application's classes and jars into highly optimized Intel x86 code. This results in a native executable that is suitable for either the Microsoft Windows or Linux platform.

Another key component of the Excelsior JET suite is its Runtime, which is a complete Java Virtual Machine. It can work with both Java classes and the executables produced by the Optimizer, and it implements the Java SE platform, versions 5.0 and 1.4.2.

Those looking to create installation packages for their optimized Java applications will appreciate the Excelsior JET Installation Toolkit. One of the biggest advantages of this toolkit is that it makes it easy to create complete installation packages without requiring the installation of a JRE on end-user machines.

One of the biggest selling points of the Excelsior JET suite is its compatibility with a wide range of platforms. Both the Optimizer and the Runtime have passed the Java Compatibility Kit test suite and are certified Java Compatible on a number of platforms.

As for installation, the process is relatively straightforward. Simply change the current directory to /usr/local (or another directory of your choice) and run the executable. From there, follow the screen prompts and the product files will be extracted into a designated folder.

Overall, I found the Excelsior JET suite to be an excellent choice for anyone looking to protect, accelerate, and deploy their Java applications. With its powerful Optimizer, complete Java Virtual Machine, and easy-to-use installation toolkit, this software package is a must-have for Java developers looking to get the most out of their applications.