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I'd like to upgrade from Java 5 to Java 6. We all know about the technical advantages and benefits, but: I have the problem that a major client refuses to upgrade from java 5 to java 6 because of "the risks" and "no/too few benefits for us" (banking sector). What can be answered to a non-technical decider at the client what benefits he'll get from an upgrade - or otherwise which problems/consequences may arise if he'll stay with java 5? It's not a "fire and forget"-product, it's activly extended with new functionality/features - the development is and will be constantly going on - the dev team would definitly benefit from the jdk 6 features/tools. EDIT: The reached EOL of Java 5 is a valid point indeed, but it doesn't convince the client because he is using the IBM JRE/JDK 5 , which seems that it has not reached its end of life yet . And, beside that the client stated: "Java 5 is running fine for years and its unlikely that new, unseen problems arise"
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