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8  * Contributors:
9  * IBM Corporation - initial API and implementation
10  *******************************************************************************/
11
12 package org.eclipse.osgi.service.runnable;
13
14 /**
15  * An ApplicationLauncher is used to launch ParameterizedRunnable objects using
16  * the main thread.
17  * <p>
18  * This interface is not intended to be implemented by clients.
19  * </p>
20  *
21  * @since 3.2
22  */
23 public interface ApplicationLauncher {
24     /**
25      * Launches the specified runnable using the main thread.
26      * @param runnable a ParameterizedRunnalbe to run on the main thread.
27      * @param context the context to launch the runnable with
28      */
29     void launch(ParameterizedRunnable runnable, Object JavaDoc context);
30
31     /**
32      * Forces the current runnable which is running to be stopped.
33      * This method will return after the currently running ParameterizedRunnable
34      * has completely stopped.
35      * <p>
36      * After this method returns this ApplicationLauncher will no longer allow
37      * applications to be launched.
38      */
39     void shutdown();
40 }
41
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