Re: [LUG] Problems with Fedora 3 and Java (j2sbk)

[Andrew Rogers <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

PL-J wrote:

> Hi
>
> I recently updated to Fedora 3 and am now having problems with my Java 
> installation.  Before I start giving a verbose description with lots of 
> cutting and pasting I thought I would ask if any one has had a similar 
> problem.
>
> Basically when I try and run Java I am told that Fedora has disabled it for my 
> own good.  (Very Microsoftish!).  By explicitly pointing to my java bin 
> directory I can get simple programs to run. (Or in fact by altering the order 
> in which they appear in my path).
Fedora is very strict about sticking to GNU (or is it any open source?).

> However if I try and run a complex program which for instance uses the serial 
> port it all (now) goes tits up.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/21/letters_2101/

To use the serial ports I installed RXTX. I was using the j2sdk on FC1.

http://wass.homelinux.net/howtos/Comm_How-To.shtml

Slightly changing the subject:
Do you know if Fedora 3 will work O.K. with only 128MB RAM? I have the 
DVD ready to install but reluctant due to limited memory (no, I didn't 
forget where I put the DVD!).

Regards
Andrew


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