Java Walkthrough

[Peleus]

Sorry but I am a complete newbie when it comes too linux and I was hoping I could have some type of a walkthrough when it comes too setting up java on my linux laptop (redhat 9).

What exactly is the thing I need too download from java? Is it the SDK? How do I install it etc.

If anyone could post a general walkthrough for someone who knows nothing about it it would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks for your time.

[XiaoKJ]

Actually, Java is just a term for a programming language. Its just that people only wants to run it on their browsers so that they can see java-enabled webpages.

You actually need the JRE for Java Runtime Environment that includes the pulgin into the browser you use so that it can use it.

SDK is for programmers. Please state the browser you use and please try to search the web for answers. Almost all of the info I typed into this is from the publishing websites.

BTW, check the plugins folder in all the browsers you have to check for the Java plugin. I believe it should be there in the first place, just that the specific plugin is not installed into the browser you normally use. For example, mozilla may have the plugin but not konqueror. Check it out and post back.

[Peleus]

Heh sorry my stupid mistake. I'm trying too setup java so I can program it in Linux. Obviously since I'm asking this question I'm a beginner at java programming but I would still appreciate the answer :D

Thanks guys.

[Hayl]

search the forums -- there are already a number of posts explaining step-by-step how to set up Java.