Package: libgtk-java (2.8.4-0ubuntu4) [universe]

GTK+ bindings for Java

The Java-Gnome project provides a framework for creating Gtk and Gnome applications using Java. This covers the entire gtk and gnome API, so you can create true gnome applications, which work just like any other desktop application. Most other Java UI toolkits such as SWT or swing provide at most compatibility layers so that your app will look like gnome appliactions. You should use java-gnome if you want to use standard gtk and gnome features such as stock icons, and file chooser buttons; or if you want to use additional gnome libraries such as gnome-vfs, vte, libmozembed.

This package provides the architecture-dependant files for gtk+ support.

These Debian packages provide both java bytecode for running in a JVM and natively compiled code (gcj) to run applications directly. Java-Gnome is also available for windows platforms if you want cross-platform compatibility. Java-Gnome is now API stable - if you develop an application for java-gnome 2.x, it will work with java-gnome 2.(x+2). It is also regularly updated to the latest bindings - it is part of the official gnome bindings release and follows the gnome release schedule.

http://java-gnome.sf.net