Therefore SAP GUI for Java 7.70 will not be able to run embedded in a browser.īut, this new release is not only for dropping anachronistic environments and functionality, but also for introducing new features. Also Java 11 does not provide a Java plug-in for browsers required for running Java applets in the browser. This results in dropping support for all 32-bit environments, since SapMachine only supports 64-bit platforms. The upcoming SAP GUI for Java 7.70 will require Java 11 as a minimum. Now, some necessary changes are on the way, that are disruptive.
In addition to bug fixes, the quarterly updates of SAP GUI for Java 7.50 have been including many improvements like support for new OS versions, the switch to OpenJDK, support for Java 11, the inclusion of the Java runtime in the installer and just recently a new component for rendering PDF content.ĭoing all this as part of updates ensured the fastest possible adoption, which was critical in particular in the case of OpenJDK to address the new license of the Oracle JDK.Īll these changes were smooth and non-disruptive and therefore possible in a maintenance release. Update: In the meantime, the final version is available.