compiling java

[sharks]

in order to compile java should i install "gcj" or sun jdk?

[zvacet]

Why do you want to compile Java?You can install it from synaptic.Type in search box sun and choose Java version you want/need.

[Xerp]

I'd use a pre-compiled version. What specifically are you trying to achieve?

[sujoy]

i guess you are trying to compile a java source code?
in that case, grab the jdk and jre.

javac filename.java ->to compile
java filename ->to run