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= Jython Frequently Asked Questions =

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 * '''JythonFaq/GeneralInfo'''
   * What is Jython?
   * What is JPython
   * Is Jython the same language as Python?
   * What is the current status of Jython?
   * How fast is Jython?
   * Where do I learn more about Jython

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 * '''JythonFaq/InstallingJython'''
   * Why do I get NoClassDefFoundError when running the installer
   * Why can't I use "from java import ..." on Windows?"
   * What is "python.path" and "python.prepath" mean in the Jython registry
   * Why no command-line history in Jython?
   * Why do I get the error, "can't create package cache dir, '/cachedir/packages'"
   * Where's the registry file
   * GUI-less installer?
   * Jython cannot find your Java class, even though it exists in the class path.

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 * '''JythonFaq/ProgrammingJython'''
      * Why can't I multiply inherit from two Java classes?
      * Why does dir(someJavaObject) return the empty list?
      * I'm trying to execute a 'protected' or 'private' Java Instance Method or attribute in a Java package. How can I get access?
      * Can I reload a java class as is possible for python modules?
      * How can I access Java protected (static) members from a Jython subclass?
      * How can I use a Java null value in Jython?
      * Where's the -O switch
      * When I write to a file, it's empty. Why?
      * The Jython's os module is missing some functions, why?
      * How can I manipulate a java.util.Date object in Jython?
      * The future of jythonc with Jython v2.2b2 or greater
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 * '''JythonFaq/JythonModules'''

      * What parts of the Python library are supported?
      * Can I use the python DB API from Jython?
      * Can I use the Numeric package from Jython?
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 * '''JythonFaq/ExtendingJython'''
      * Java classes that emulate Jython Dictionaries and Sequences
      * Emulating Jython object attribute access with a Java class
      * Supporting *args and **kw in Java methods
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 * '''JythonFaq/EmbeddingJython'''
      * How can I use jython classes from my java application?
      * My modules can not be found when imported from an embedded application

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 * '''JythonFaq/DistributingJythonScripts'''
      * How can do others use scripts/applications I've developed?

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