Microsoft previews its open source Java distribution for Windows, macOS and LinuxMicrosoft has launched a preview version of its own distribution of Java, making it available for Windows, macOS and Linux. The company has named the release Microsoft Build of OpenJDK, and describes it as its "new way to collaborate and contribute to the Java ecosystem".
The company has made available Microsoft Build of OpenJDK binaries for Java 11, which are based on OpenJDK source code. Microsoft says it is looking to broaden and deepen its support for Java, "one of the most important programming languages used today".
The company points out that the binaries include backported fixes and enhancements considered important. Some of these have not yet been formally backported upstream, as is made clear in the release notes