Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 22:01:55 -0600 From: "Kevin D. Kinsey, DaleCo, S.P." <kdk@daleco.biz> To: luis <lramos3@satx.rr.com> Cc: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Java port Message-ID: <41AD4233.9090309@daleco.biz> In-Reply-To: <41AD0BDE.7090207@satx.rr.com> References: <41AD0BDE.7090207@satx.rr.com>
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luis wrote:
> I have searched the net with google, the mailing list, with no luck.
> I have also checked the man pages and the on line handbook. Here
> is my problem: I'm trying to install java14 via the ports system. So
> far,
> I have installed many ports in my 5.3 system all with no problems.
> What happens in trying to install is that I get the error message
> "printf: missing format character", jdk-1.4.2p6_6 is*** Error code 1.
> I had previously downloaded the j2sdk-1_4_2-mozilla_headers-unix.zip
> into the /usr/ports/distfiles directory. Please let me know what other
> piece of information is needed to solve this problem or to whom could
> I direct this question. Thanks. Luis
> _______________________________________________
A stock answer when something like this happens with *most*
ports is "re-cvsup and try again" ....
Assuming you've tried that (it may be a new experience, or
somehow made complicated by circumstances), I would recommend
two more avenues: the freebsd-questions@ list, and the
freebsd-java@ mailling list archives. Of course, you mention
searching the "mailing list"; did you try freebsd-java@freebsd.org
or only the freebsd-questions archive? The java list has a page at:
http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-java
Now, the list charter specifies that it is a "specialized" list,
meant for "development of significant Java applications" and
"porting and maintenance of JDK's" ... so, you probably shouldn't
just barge in and ask right away, but it might, just *might*, be
acceptable to ask, real gently, after perusing their archives
and trying whatever else. Don't pester them too much. A
quick perusal doesn't show any recent crucifixions, though ....
HTH,
Kevin Kinsey
DaleCo, S.P.
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