Which file should i d/l for java

[jtruong]

I want to install java, but i'm not sure whether i should install the re or the sdk.

What is the difference between the two?

Making a wild guess, i've installed the j2sdk1.4.0 rpm but i can't seem to use java even though i've set the path like explained in this forum.

Also, i can't find the librairies i'm used to import such as awt, etc...which makes me believe that i've d/l the wrong file.

But, before i install the j2re1.4.1_01 file, i wanted to make sure i did things right.

One last thing, since i've installed an earlier java sdk, should i uninstall it or upgrade it before i install the j2re file?

Thanks,
jtruong

[wokoglopulator]

I installed java on my box (redhat 8) and used j2re-1_4_101-linux-i586.rpm.bin from Sun's site. I believe that the SDK release is for developers and regular users who just want java for their system should use the JRE.

You don't have to take my word on it, go to and look at the readme file at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.1/README.html and then choose the one you want. The Sun site has good documentation, so give it a good read. Good luck to you.