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Eric Schultz writes:

>  > 	1) You need a working Java to build a working Java.
>  
>  Just curious, does that mean after the first time you install Java 
>  subsequent re-installs or upgrades can use the /native/ port that was 
>  first installed using the Linux package?

	Yes.

>  
>  > 	2) Due to restrictions from Sun, there is no FreeBSD native JDK
>  > _package_.
>  
>  Write Once, Run Anywhere!  Except...

	As I understand the license, the only binaries that may be
distributed are those that have passed Sun validation.  None of the
FreeBSD binaries have.


				Robert Huff