After reviewing the jdk 1.4 logging api and discussing it's impact
with
others, I'd like to suggest that you consider the Apache Group's
log4j
api architecture as a possible alternative to be included in the 1.4
release.
Log4j has been tested rigorously, has been enhanced greatly on a very
tight feedback loop, and is built upon a solid architecture. Log4j
also
stresses memory management and performance issues and has a
tremendous
array of output destination options.
I will continue to use log4j regardless. I'd just hate to see Sun
pass
up the opportunity to utilize a superior piece of open-source
software.
Thank you for your ear,
Carl Bacher
Sr. Java Developer, Wellinx