However, you might need to use an earlier version if, for example, your software must run on platforms that don't yet support the latest version. 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. For more information, see the release documentation , especially Swing Changes and New Features .