Since Ant 1.7.1 is a legacy version, it is no longer hosted on the main Apache download page. You must access the official to find the binary. Primary Download: apache-ant-1.7.1-bin.zip
Compatible with Windows (excluding 9x), Linux, macOS, and various Unix flavors. Step-by-Step Installation Guide Apache Archive Distribution Directory
Tarballs (.tar.gz or .tar.bz2) are also available for Unix-based systems. Key Features and Improvements
Optimized tasks for large filesets, reducing CPU and I/O overhead.
Ant 1.7.1 was primarily a bug-fix release that refined the major resource framework introduced in 1.7.0.
Extended support for then-new Java 6 features.
Apache Ant 1.7.1, released on June 27, 2008, remains a vital tool for legacy Java environments, particularly those maintaining Java EE 6 projects or requiring compatibility with older JDKs. While newer versions exist, is frequently sought for its stability and specific support for Java 6 features. Where to Download Apache Ant 1.7.1