Re: How to install jdk1.5?
On Wed, 24 May 2006 08:26:13 -0600
Ed <eddythejekyll@gmail.com> 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
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