Which release you use depends on whether you need to use JDK 1.1 or the Java 2 Platform, and on whether you're willing to be a beta tester for SDK v 1.3. Instructions for doing both are in Compiling and Running Swing Programs . Sun has released many versions of JFC 1.1, which are identified by the version of Swing API they contain. The last JFC 1.1 release was Swing version 1.1.1. It had the same API as Swing 1.1, but added many bug fixes, some performance improvements, and a few new capabilities such as HTML text in labels that required no API changes.
Bold font indicates the releases typically used in shipping products.
The release of JFC 1.1 included in Java Plug-in TM 1.1.1 . The first releases containing the final Swing 1.1 API supported for use in shipping products. Swing 1.1 and Java 2 Platform v 1.2, respectively. Swing 1.1.1 and Java 2 Platform v 1.2.2, respectively. Beta Adds significant performance enhancements and bug fixes, along with some new features and API additions.