On Wed, 24 May 2006 08:26:13 -0600 Ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm trying to install jdk1.5 on my Sarge system. I ran the I did a > search for jdk in Debian space and found very little. > > I downloaded the jdk-1_5_0_06-linux-i586.bin file, and ran the > install. I tried it in both /usr/local and then again in my > /home/myusername space. In neither case did it install correctly. When > I try to run javac or anything else (install eclipse) it can't find > the java install. > > Are there no deb files, or can anyone help me to get this file > installed? > > Thanks, >
I recommend doing it the 'Debian way': http://packages.debian.org/stable/misc/java-package This package will create a .deb file for you from the official Sun installer. Installing the .deb will give you the necessary executable files, libraries, alternatives, etc. -- Liam -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
