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1.16
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+Java 8 or later is minimum runtime required
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BATIK-1338: Block loading jar inside svg
BATIK-1345: Restrict what java classes can be run thru rhino
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Requirements
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- o A Java 7 or later compatible virtual machine for your operating system.
+ o A Java 8 or later compatible virtual machine for your operating system.
Optional Libraries