Question

i want to do java programs on linux platform so help me out how to install & use java in linux???

Answer 1

what is your distribution?

Answer 2

actually i'm comfortable with windows environment so nw just wanted to work with fedora11 so can u help me out..!!!

Answer 3

well, just type this in a terminal "su -c "yum install java-1.6.0-openjdk"
That should do, although, why don't you use an ubuntu like... It is pretty easy to do anything there.

Answer 4

so is there any link by which we can follow some instructions n start the work.???

Answer 5

you have your computer with Fedora and an internet connection right now??

Answer 6

i'm on laptop so using both windows & fedora11 using virtual box.. n i'm using net through mobile..

Answer 7

ok, just open your terminal, and type su -c "yum install java-1.6.0-openjdk"
You probably will need your root password

Answer 8

ya i got it, its installing after dat hw we need to set path for it???

Answer 9

I believe you don't need to do that in Fedora, generally the packages do that for you, but if I am mistaken> http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=106622

Answer 10

ya i got it thank u....

Answer 11

I am glad I helped you!!!