Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Retroweaver?
  2. What platforms does the Retroweaver run on?
  3. Where can I get Retroweaver?
  4. How much does Retroweaver cost?
  5. Who can I ask questions of or give comments or feedback to?
What is Retroweaver?

Retroweaver is a tool that enables you to take advantage of the new Java 1.5 language features in your source code, while still retaining compatability with 1.4 (and older) virtual machines. Retroweaver operates by transforming Java class files compiled by a 1.5 compiler into class files which can be run on an older virtual machine.

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What platforms does the Retroweaver run on?

Any platform Java runs on.

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Where can I get Retroweaver?

Retroweaver can be downloaded at http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=104240

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How much does Retroweaver cost?

Retroweaver is a free, open-source product. The license for use is BSD-derived. See the license here

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Who can I ask questions of or give comments or feedback to?

Tools for the Retroweaver user community are hosted at SourceForge. If you go there you can browse through or post to the forums, join the mailing list, or even submit bugs or feature requests. On the other hand, you can just chat with the architect and primary author of Retroweaver, Toby Reyelts, directly.

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