On 5/13/05, Lance W. Haverkamp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If you install the package > > 'java-package' you can use the utility 'make-jpkg <filename>' to > > convert Sun's package into a Debian package. dpkg -i <filename.deb> to > > install the Debian package. > > Umm, errr.... > > OK, found this: > http://crossfire.real-time.com/editors/java-editor/java_install.html > > Should I follow these instructions except using the newest jre from > sun's site?
Download jre-1_5_0_03-linux-i586.bin from http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp. # apt-get install java-package fakeroot $ fakeroot make-jpkg jre-1_5_0_03-linux-i586.bin # dpkg -i sun-j2re1.5_1.5.0+update03_i386.deb This will install the sun-j2re1.5 package. It provides the magic behind the /etc/alternatives/java link that I'm guessing you're missing. Cheers, Shaun
