Justin,
True the j3d.org site has install procedures (I know I've seen them
somewhere) but they need to be one of the FIRST things a first time
visitor sees! I just looked and couldn't find it on casual glance. I
found it under "Running Java 3D" and then it wasn't under "Requirements
and getting Java 3D installed and running" but rather is under "The "no
J3D in shared library path" error"... and even that isn't clear. It
should be under "Installation" (and I think a major link on the home
page should be directly to that info).
Justin, I'll work with you to write up a relatively clear "Install"
section that we can post. Unfortunately I *still* feel this info needs
to be on Sun's site! Many developers are going to download Java 3D,
start playing with it, encounter this problem, possibly post on this
list... all before they'd look at www.j3d.org.
- John Wright
Starfire Research
Justin Couch wrote:
>
> "J. Lee Dixon" wrote:
>
> > I vote for an updated FAQ entry talking about (easy) installation
> > procedures... provide a step-by-step.
>
> Funny thing is, there is such a beast. Unfortunately, nobody seems to
> read it, or it gets comments that it is not simple enough. If you can
> come up with better wording, _please_ send it to me.
>
> I also have an update version of the auto install docs but haven't had
> the time to update that. Things are being fixed as we speak.
>
> > Speaking of which, it would be
> > nice if the first thing ppl were told before joining this list would be
> > to search the archives and the FAQ before posting.
>
> Good luck! Getting Sun's list admins to do anything reasonable is a
> pitious joke. I can't even get them to turn off the "you've sent this
> before" filter so that I can post the FAQ once a week.
>
> --
> Justin Couch Author, Java Hacker
> http://www.vlc.com.au/~justin/ Java 3D FAQ Maintainer
> http://www.j3d.org/ J3D.org The Java 3D Community Site
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