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GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide
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Install Sun Java

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Obtain j2sdk-1_4_2_03-linux-i586.bin (this is the J2SE kit) from http://java.sun.com. It is a 34MB file so over a modem that could be 3 hours or so! Save the file into /usr/local/. Then 

  # sh j2sdk-1_4_2_03-linux-i586.bin
To accept the license type yes and the installation will begin. This will create a new directory in /usr/local/ with the name j2sdk1.4.2_03. Now create the necessary links: 

  # ln -s /usr/local/j2sdk1.4.2_03/bin/* /usr/local/bin
To confirm it is installed: 

  $ java -version

If there's a problem it might be protections: 

  # chmod -R go+rX j2sdk1.4.2_03


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