On Mon, 2006-05-08 at 05:09 -0700, Michael A. Peters wrote: > On Mon, 2006-05-08 at 03:53 -0700, M E Fieu wrote: > > Hi.. I have installed java in the following folder /usr/java/jre1.5.0_06 in linux, may i know > > whether i should create JAVA_HOME variable like windows do ?? If I want to add the following > > entries > > > > JAVA_HOME=/usr/java/jre1.5.0_06 > > > > where should I add ?? /etc/profile ? I added but it doesn't appear in ENV after I relogin > > > > I recommend using the jpackage nosrc.rpm to create Sun java rpms. > > http://www.jpackage.org/rpm.php?id=3366 > http://www.jpackage.org/rebuilding.php A detailed Fedora-specific HOWTO for this is available here: http://www.city-fan.org/tips/JpackageJava Paul.