Java on FreeBSD 4.8

[Ernst de Haan]

Michael,

> I'm trying to use Java on a FreeBSD 4.8-STABLE computer, but unfortunately
> only Kaffe 1.0.7 is installed (Java 1.1 support).  I've noticed that the
> FreeBSD java ports page indicates that the JDK 1.4 port is supported on 4.8.
> However, after reading BUILD I see that a working Java SDK 1.4.x is required
> to bootstrap.
>
> Any suggestions on making this work or where to start?

I've been away for awhile, but last time I checked, you would typically:
- enable Linux emulation (if it's not enabled)
- install a (binary) Linux JDK
- build the native JDK from source
- uninstall the binary Linux JDK
- disable the Linux emulation (if appropriate)

Cheers,


Ernst