>On the other hand, I would really appreciate it if someone can tell me >how to use the alternatives to pick up the Sun's environment. > >thanks, >Rogue It is really easy if you use the JPackage utilities and RPM for the version of Sun's java you install. It is almost idiot proof (cause I got it to work). Simple instructions here; http://www.knutejohnson.com/sun-java-on-F8.html If you need more details, drop me a note or post again. This works great and you can use alternatives to change javas and the plugins work and the compilers work and everything all with the change in alternatives. -- Knute Johnson Molon Labe...