ErrolEvan
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Need JDK with Windows XP
I'm trying to run a Java program (Poseidon) under Windows XP (SP1 -- not SP1a as far as I can tell). I have msjava.dll in my system directory and many java classes elsewhere on my drive -- but I don't have java.exe or the equivalent.
What do I need to do to be able to run the program?
I don't want to remove the java-related files and start again with Sun's implementation of Java. I just want to tweak the MS Java implementation.
What do I need to do to be able to run the program?
I don't want to remove the java-related files and start again with Sun's implementation of Java. I just want to tweak the MS Java implementation.
Mick Barry
what are the requirements for Poseidon?
ASKER
Apparently I need a JDK. Is this available for Win XP without removing the MS Java implementation and replacing it with Sun's?
If you need a JDK then use Sun's.
The Sun VM does not replace the MS one, it is just like installing a seperate application.
The Sun VM does not replace the MS one, it is just like installing a seperate application.
Here's a link. As objects said, installing the Sun JDK will not overwrite the existing JDK. A new folder will be created in a place of your choosing and it will contain the JDK. You should be able to run class files from the command line (from the class directory: "java ClassName"). If you're running a JAR file, you'll need to update the system variable PATH to include the path to the "bin" directory of the JDK.
Link to download: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp
Link to download: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp
Use a stable version (1.5 now is an RC version).
Go here:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
Go here:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
Yes 1.4.2_05 is the latest stable version.
I just got a mail from SUN that they fixed several bugs in both 1.5RC and 1.4.2_05
;JOOP!
I just got a mail from SUN that they fixed several bugs in both 1.5RC and 1.4.2_05
;JOOP!
Microsoft currently provide a JVM (i.e. Java runtime) on some versions of Windows , but not a compiler (provided with the JDK). If you want to compile apps, then you need to download a JDK from Sun.
ASKER
OK, useful comments from several of you. We're nearly there.
Do I understand you correctly?
1) I have a JVM already installed -- from MS -- jview.exe in my system folder. This enables me to run __compiled__ java applications.
How then would I run the app? Would it be an executable EXE file for the Windows environment? If not, what?
2) However, MS does not supply a JDK with WinXp. If I want to compile the Java files I need to download the SDK from Sun.
Thanks for your help.
Do I understand you correctly?
1) I have a JVM already installed -- from MS -- jview.exe in my system folder. This enables me to run __compiled__ java applications.
How then would I run the app? Would it be an executable EXE file for the Windows environment? If not, what?
2) However, MS does not supply a JDK with WinXp. If I want to compile the Java files I need to download the SDK from Sun.
Thanks for your help.
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If you mean the Poseidon from Gentleware then you NEED the JDK 1.4 or higher as listed in the FAQs. I'd get it ASAP. ;)
ASKER
Thanks to everyone who helped enlighten me.
I intended to award some points to object as well, but I hit the "accept" button before I did that and then found that the item was closed. object, please accept 75 "moral" ponts.
I intended to award some points to object as well, but I hit the "accept" button before I did that and then found that the item was closed. object, please accept 75 "moral" ponts.