FAQ for the AWT =============== 1.0.2 Event Model ----------------- We do support the old 1.0.2 event model - it should work as defined by Sun. 1.0.2 Deprecated methods ------------------------ We do support all deprecated methods - they should work as defined by Sun. Swing ----- We completely support Swing (in its many forms and releases). Whatever Sun may tell you about Swing being 100% pure Java - just don't believe them. Swing make a number of assumptions about the underlying AWT implementation and makes calls to a number of "banned" methods - oh and it makes extensive use of deprecates.