Java^TM Runtime Environment

Before proceeding further, check that you have copied the correct software file:

	jre1_1_4-solaris2-sparc.bin (substitute filename as necessary)
	jre1_1_3-beta-solaris2-x86.bin (substitute filename as necessary)

Unpack the downloaded files

If you unpack the software or documentation in a directory that contains a directory named jre1.1.4, the new software will overwrite files of the same name in that jre1.1.4 directory. Please be careful to rename the old directory if it contains files you would like to keep.

In a shell window, execute the commands listed below.

• For SPARC (must be unpacked on a SPARC machine running Solaris 2.4 or greater):
  % chmod a+x jre1_1_4-solaris2-sparc.bin
% ./jre1_1_4-solaris2-sparc.bin
  

• For x86 (must be unpacked on a x86 machine running Solaris 2.5 or greater):
  % chmod a+x jre1_1_3-beta-solaris2-x86.bin
% ./jre1_1_3-beta-solaris2-x86.bin
  

This will create a directory called jre1_1_4 containing the JRE software in a bin and lib directory.

Troubleshooting the Installation

Error Message: The download file appears to be corrupted
The JRE's installation script does a checksum to insure that the software bundle was not corrupted during the download. If the checksum indicates that your file is corrupted, delete the file and download a new copy.