[NTLUG:Discuss] Any one using Java on Linux?

[Kevin Brannen]

m m wrote:
> 
> Hi all:
> I have a question that is where to setup java CLASSPATH for globe use? In
> other words, every user login in the box and developing the java application
> can be compiled.
> I have a jar file, and my application do know where is it!
> thanks

In general, you don't need a CLASSPATH.  That being said...

There are obviously places where you will, like if you're using Oracle's
JDBC.  You set the env var in /etc/profile for bash or ksh users; in
/etc/.login for csh users.  Don't forget to put "." in the list.

HTH,
Kevin