Java on intel mac

i have a video-text syncing program that is supposedly a java-based application. how do i tell if it has the "JNI" library issue that would cause it not to run on my mpb that i am waiting on?

Is it a true java application (as opposed to using java as something like a scripting language). if so, its probably fine.
Only way to REALLY tell is ask the developer if its using any JNI calls.

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    Okay, this may sound link a lame question, but I gotta ask...
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