openHAB 5.0 Java -> Azul Zulu 21 or Eclipse Temurin 21?

Yes, you can still use Azul Zulu if you’re happy with it. :wink:

However, many people prefer Temurin over Zulu nowadays for a few reasons:

  • Fully open-source build infrastructure: Temurin’s binaries are built using an entirely open-source pipeline, while Azul’s build process is not fully open.
  • Newer glibc usage on Linux: Temurin typically links against newer versions of glibc. This can result in better performance since the JVM can take advantage of newer APIs. The trade-off is reduced compatibility with older Linux distribution. Something that doesn’t matter if you’re on Windows.

That said, if your Linux distribution provides a compatible OpenJDK package in its repositories, it’s often better to use that. It will be built against your system’s glibc, which is typically newer than the one Temurin uses, as Temurin targets broader compatibility.

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