java and Linux

petogaz · 01-31-2004, 02:05 PM

hi all,

id like to installe linx mandrake 9.1 on my comp. but before installing it on my comp i have a question. i'm actually wondering whether linux includes a java compiler or it should be downloaded. i need ur advice. i'll appreciate all info that could help.

nenn · 01-31-2004, 03:49 PM

from what ive seen it doesnt, but it can run java files on a clean install, you can probably find a java compiler for it, but i wouldnt go with mandrake its a watered down linux with a windows feel to it, not really "linux" but its good for someone whos just learning to break away from windows.

ByTeDeMoN · 01-31-2004, 04:19 PM

I have been running redhat, I recently switched to SuSe Pro w/server Im very happy, you can get allot of Java APPs. etc

petogaz · 02-01-2004, 02:30 PM

thankx for replying but ur answers dont help me out. i'm still wondering if i can program java on linux (mandrake). i dont want to go whit redhat or something just mandrake. if theres some compilers can i DLd 'm and using them on my mandrake 9.1 ? that's the question. i think i should try and see.

petogaz · 02-02-2004, 07:25 AM

thankx Oberjaeger i'm gonna check it out.

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petogaz True Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 164	java and Linux hi all, id like to installe linx mandrake 9.1 on my comp. but before installing it on my comp i have a question. i'm actually wondering whether linux includes a java compiler or it should be downloaded. i need ur advice. i'll appreciate all info that could help.

01-31-2004, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
ByTeDeMoN True Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 106	I have been running redhat, I recently switched to SuSe Pro w/server Im very happy, you can get allot of Java APPs. etc __________________ Square thing With Lotsa wires & Thingy\'s

02-01-2004, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
petogaz True Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 164	thankx for replying but ur answers dont help me out. i'm still wondering if i can program java on linux (mandrake). i dont want to go whit redhat or something just mandrake. if theres some compilers can i DLd 'm and using them on my mandrake 9.1 ? that's the question. i think i should try and see. __________________ \"you cant hold a good techie down\"

02-02-2004, 07:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
petogaz True Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 164	thankx Oberjaeger i'm gonna check it out. __________________ \"you cant hold a good techie down\"

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01-31-2004, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
nenn Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 28	from what ive seen it doesnt, but it can run java files on a clean install, you can probably find a java compiler for it, but i wouldnt go with mandrake its a watered down linux with a windows feel to it, not really "linux" but its good for someone whos just learning to break away from windows.