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Ok I have the JDK installed in the /usr/java/jdk directory but I wanna make it so I can use the basic commands such as java, jar, and javac without having to type /usr/java/jdk/bin/java every time... is there any way to do this?
If it works OK for you, please post a reply. There may be other users who could use that advice.
So far as I am able to determine, it should work for Linux distros in general, but it may be restricted to PC based systems. I just don't know for certain!
Didn't work :/ I also tried to ln <directory to java> /bin but that produced an error when i ran java because it said missing libraries... where do I go from here?
Thanks, Tinkster. Still testing my LInux wings. Occaisionally, I give good information; sometimes, not so good.
I have found that, when questions are not answered fully and completely, all it takes is an incorrect answer to bring out the more full, more complete answer, and the Linux user with the problem is on his/her way. And I learn from the better answer.
Snowboard and I have both learned something tonight, thanks to you, Tinkster.
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