From owner-freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.ORG Wed Dec 1 05:31:12 2004 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.FreeBSD.org (mx1.freebsd.org [216.136.204.125]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6BA4F16A4CE for ; Wed, 1 Dec 2004 05:31:12 +0000 (GMT) Received: from tomts22-srv.bellnexxia.net (tomts22-srv.bellnexxia.net [209.226.175.184]) by mx1.FreeBSD.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 91E3043D58 for ; Wed, 1 Dec 2004 05:31:11 +0000 (GMT) (envelope-from j.telford@sympatico.ca) Received: from [192.168.0.10] ([65.94.51.66]) by tomts22-srv.bellnexxia.net ESMTP <20041201053110.YTQH1919.tomts22-srv.bellnexxia.net@[192.168.0.10]>; Wed, 1 Dec 2004 00:31:10 -0500 Message-ID: <41AD5B8E.90707@sympatico.ca> Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:50:06 -0500 From: John User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 0.9 (Windows/20041103) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <41AD0BDE.7090207@satx.rr.com> <41AD4233.9090309@daleco.biz> In-Reply-To: <41AD4233.9090309@daleco.biz> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit cc: luis cc: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Java port X-BeenThere: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list List-Id: Gathering place for new users List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:31:12 -0000 Kevin D. Kinsey, DaleCo, S.P. wrote: > 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, > > I have notes on all this from the build i just finished at the office and will post. Tip #1 You can only use "make minimal=YES" on the current port <= that case may be backwards. Due to the java security bug found last week. Update all ports first - it has a lot of dependents. This is a brutal build, takes hours on the fastest dual box, my notes will help save you some trouble hopefully. Anyone know a faster way to get jdk on a freebsd box ? J