I wrote: > IMO - OpenSolaris packaging, although I couldn't locate a bug report for > it. The initial install is minimal, presumably so that it will fit on a > bootable CD. > > For more information, take a look here: > > "Java Development" > >> The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is already bundled with OpenSolaris OS. >> But for Java development, you need to download and install the Java >> Development Kit either form http://java.sun.com or from the official IPS >> repository. To enable Java development support, execute the following >> command: > > http://wikis.sun.com/display/OpenSolarisInfo/OpenSolaris+2008.11+Development+Environment+Guide#OpenSolaris2008.11DevelopmentEnvironmentGuide-JavaDevelopment
Email in haste... regret at leisure. That reference applied to OpenSolaris 2008.11, and it is basically still correct. Here are more recent and better references: Setting Up Your Development Environment on OpenSolaris http://wikis.sun.com/display/OpenSolarisInfo/Setting+Up+Your+Development+Environment+on+OpenSolaris Installing Java, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl http://wikis.sun.com/display/OpenSolarisInfo/Installing+Java%2C+PHP%2C+Perl%2C+Python%2C+Ruby%2C+Tcl HTH - Tim
