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How can I install Java 1.6 on Unix FreeBSD 6.2?

Asked by: php870

Hello guys,

I am trying to install Java 1.6 on Unix FreeBSD 6.2, however my attempts are unsuccessful.
Is there anyone who can help me to fix this, because it is a big problem to me.

I will be much grateful.

Have a nice day.

Best,
php870

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2008-08-27 at 10:21:44ID23682746
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Java Programming Language

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Unix Systems Programming

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Answers

 

by: VenabiliPosted on 2008-08-27 at 10:56:00ID: 22327460

What problems do you have with the installation?
How do you try to install it and what binary you need?
I use http://www.freebsdfoundation.org/downloads/java.shtml  and had never had any issues installing
These are the standard Java builds - just made into FreeBSD binaries - see the explanation on the site

 

by: Rance_HallPosted on 2008-08-27 at 12:08:52ID: 22328129

Because of the license the ports tree does not include the download locations for java (and some other apps too) but if you follow the directions carefully, (like which files to download, where to keep the downloaded files so ports can find them, etc) java should compile without a hitch

 

by: gheistPosted on 2008-09-01 at 10:47:36ID: 22361790

diablo jdk is prebuild native and is found in ports.

 

by: VenabiliPosted on 2008-09-02 at 01:52:33ID: 22365252

gheist,
You may be right... I am usually preparing my FreeBSD disks with the JDK packages downloaded from the site but it is possible they to be reachable in an easier way :)

 

by: gheistPosted on 2008-09-02 at 02:03:49ID: 22365300

 

by: VenabiliPosted on 2008-09-02 at 02:07:39ID: 22365322

Noted down.

Now if our Asker shows up and says what he had troubles with following either way... I have the feeling he was trying with the Sun packages but who knows...

 

by: php870Posted on 2008-09-03 at 11:49:13ID: 22380543

Thank you for your answers, I will try to install Java 1.6 and will definitely let you know about the result.

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