problems with update-alternatives

[rattusdatorum]

I use sudo update-alternatives --config java to change to jdk1.4.2, but nevertheless java -version says I am using 1.5 :( in my standard user, it is only set for the root, but I need it for the standard user. please help

[rattusdatorum]

BUMP!!!!!!!!! :confused:

[essexman]

BUMP!!!!!!!!! :confused:

You are in the wrong forum. This Forum is for posting HOWTOs rather than questions. please try here (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=97989) or here. (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=103223&highlight=java)

You may get a better responce if you search for the answer first then list your reaserch to show what didn't work.

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