Java port

[John]

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 at 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