which download of jdk?

[ashahata]

Hi all,
I'm fairly new to Linux and I downloaded the Linux GNU version of JDK from Sun, would this be the correct version to use with Suse 8.0?

btw - would the Redhat version work?

Thanks
Ash

[PuppetMaster]

I'm not sure but generally if you download or purchase all of the CDs for Suse or any other Linux OS. then you get tons of goodies to go with it. So you may not need to download anything additional. :cool:

[i_like_peanut_butter]

Your best bet is to download the "Linux GNUZIP Shell Script" from Sun. It comes in a *.bin so to run it you need to make it executable by using the command:

'chmod a+x <filename>'

Then copy it to where you want the jdk directory to start then run it by typing:

./<filename>

You'll have to add it to your $PATH and then you'll be good to go.