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Obtain j2sdk-1_4_2_03-linux-i586.bin (this is the J2SE kit) from http://java.sun.com. It is a 34MB file so over a modem that could be 3 hours or so! Save the file into /usr/local/. Then

# sh j2sdk-1_4_2_03-linux-i586.bin To accept the license type yes and the installation will begin. This will create a new directory in /usr/local/ with the name j2sdk1.4.2_03. Now create the necessary links: # ln -s /usr/local/j2sdk1.4.2_03/bin/* /usr/local/bin To confirm it is installed: $ java -version If there's a problem it might be protections: # chmod -R go+rX j2sdk1.4.2_03 Copyright (c) 1995-2004          Marketplace: Facts: " Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.   "   Tuesday 22 May 2012 05:50:38 1337665838