Installing Java for JAS3 and org.lcsim
The org.lcsim reconstruction and analysis software requires Java J2SE 5.0, which is also known as version 1.5.
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If you know that Java 5.0 is properly installed on your current machine, then this section may safely be skipped. |
JAS3 and org.lcsim should be installed after Java has already been installed.
Java Installation
Windows and Linux
Download the JDK 1.5 from Sun's Java site and install it.
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Another option for setting up Java is the Java JDK 1.5 with Netbeans Bundle, which includes the free IDE Netbeans. Netbeans features code completion, a modular plugin system, and integration with Ant and Maven. |
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After installing http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/java2se50release1.html, it is necessary to do the following to get the correct version of
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Checking the Installation
Before installing JAS3, you need to check whether Java is installed on your machine.
On Windows
On Windows, go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs.
If you do not see something similar to the following, then Java needs to be installed.
On Linux
Open up a shell.
Check that the Java compiler version is correct by typing the following into the prompt.
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javac -version |
The first line of output should look like this. (The rest of the printout was removed.)
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javac 1.5.0 |