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

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.

punkisdead,

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

Appreciate your help.

Asim

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.

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.