[Octave-bug-tracker] [bug #58312] (io) Defer Java detection until a function is called

[Christian Häggström]

URL:
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                 Summary: (io) Defer Java detection until a function is called
                 Project: GNU Octave
            Submitted by: saturn
            Submitted on: Wed 06 May 2020 09:59:34 PM CEST
                Category: Octave Forge Package
                Severity: 3 - Normal
                Priority: 5 - Normal
              Item Group: Other
                  Status: None
             Assigned to: None
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             Open/Closed: Open
                 Release: 5.2.0
         Discussion Lock: Any
        Operating System: GNU/Linux

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Details:

Calling external programs at module load time can cause confusing spam on the
terminal, such as reported on https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?55174 .

Therefore, I suggest postponing the detection of java until an octave function
is called, and not have any side-effects at module load time.




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