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Current release

NetRexx 2.05, the NetRexx reference implementation for Java 1.1 and 1.2, will only run correctly on a Java 1.1.2 (or later) platform.

NetRexx 2.05 includes the NetRexx interpreter, and supports:

  • minor (inner) classes (see the Buttons sample),

  • shortcut if and when, trace var, select case with switch generation,

  • enhanced import,

  • compressed class libraries ('jar files'),

  • serialization of all Rexx objects,

  • internationalization,

  • adapter classes (see the Scribble sample),

  • comment pass-through,

  • binary methods,

  • hexadecimal and binary number notation,

  • enforcement of explicit declarations,

  • and many other improvements over NetRexx 1.0.

Archive

NetRexx 2.02 is now available for download. This corrects loop i=a to b until x instructions which incorrectly optimized the control variable test in some circumstances, and also includes the fix in 2.01 (excessive memory usage when large numbers of files are imported and the -prompt option is used). No other changes are included. (22 May 2001)

The first release of the NetRexx 2 compiler/interpreter, version 2.00, is available. The highlights of this release are:

  • The NetRexx interpreter, which allows programs and classes to be run without being compiled

  • The -prompt option, which allows sub-second compilation and interpretation of NetRexx programs

  • An expanded, reworked, and indexed NetRexx User's Guide, available in both HTML and PDF formats

  • An updated Language Overview, available in both HTML and PDF formats

  • Revised packaging, including shell scripts for Linux, which makes installation and use easier.

Please see the Changes list for details of the changes, and the new NetRexx User's Guide for full information on using the -prompt option and the interpreter. (31 Aug 2000)