Ernest Hello, make yourself clear now, because the thing is that when you install jdk it is true that it installs java.exe into program or system directory too, but that is for the purpose of web browser capability, so when you run the ready made example of swings or applet you want get problem in executing the same. So the moral of the story is "for technical people more clear things are really great but half knowledge is too dangerous" bez. if the same thing you say in interview then you are definitely gone buddy.
Now for the problem of James it is quite normal thing for beginner to face.
But listen James its programming world dude if you get frustrated so early then how you will manage the whole project or even a module dude?, so be patience and its just a matter of class path thats it.
So where ever you install jdk first thing you need to do is set the bin dir. into you path env. variable list then you can compile your code. But if you face problem while executing simple java file then you need to do is only one thing that is "set classpath=." thats it then see you code executes like a sexy lady's cat walk.
Enjoy de moments, any further query can ping me at [address removed, please
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[ October 03, 2007: Message edited by: Bear Bibeault ]