Cannot get Java working

[qshakoor 0]

Hello everyone,

 

I am trying to install Java JRE 1.3 (also tried 1.4) to work with my Linux 8.0 (fresh install). Having no prior knowledge of Linux I followed the instructions provided by Sun website step-by-step. Basically I did not get any error message during install but when I type java -version, I get error message stating cannot find the Command file. I see the /usr/java folder and in there there is a j2re-1_3_1_06/bin folder that has a java file. Is there a step missing? Do I need to set any environments?

 

Appreciate your response.

 

Asim

[punkisdead 0]

make sure that the /usr/java folder is in your path. At the command prompt type

 

export PATH=$PATH:/usr/java/bin

 

If that works then you need to add that to either your .bashrc or /etc/profile file.

[qshakoor 0]

punkisdead,

 

What is the difference b/w putting it in .bashrc or /etc/profile?

 

Appreciate your help.

 

Asim

[punkisdead 0]

If you put it in /etc/profile every user on that system will have that path then, and if you put it in your .bashrc just that user is affected.

[Tekchip 0]

Are you just trying to install it so you can view web based java animations/games? Trying hitting up the netscape web site and the plugins section. There's a web installable .xpi that should get you going with out that script hacking.