This worked a treat. Thanks. (and thanks to the others who offered suggestions)
Robert On Mon, 2002-05-20 at 22:51, Kevin Alcock wrote: > in a shell do this ./j2re-1_4_0-linux-i386-rpm.bin > > this will extract it to a rpm file then use rpm to install the package. > > good luck & let me know how you get on, > > Kevin > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Jade Software Corporation Limited > Ph: +64 3 358 0102 x4100 > Fax: +64 3 358 4882 > Cell: +64 21 638 586 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert Fisher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, 20 May 2002 20:50 > To: CLUG > Subject: Installing Java > > > I downloaded a 20Mb file which I thought would enable me to install JRE > onto RedHat 7.3.... > > j2re-1_4_0-linux-i386-rpm.bin > > How do I now install it? > > Does it need extracting or something > > Robert > >
