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  2. JDK-4482917

solaris installer could be improved

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      Hey, Rene.
      The windows install of JWS is of course terrific.
      The Solaris install needs some work though.

      1. HTML page
      ------------
      This page:
      http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/download-solaris.html

      says
        "make sure the zip file you've downloaded is located where
         you'd like Java Web Start to be installed, usually your home
         directory. Unzip the file and then run the ..."

      But in reality, you want to put it in a temp directory, and
      not your home directory, because a lot of files are left over
      after the install.

      2. install.sh
      -------------
      When no arguments are present, the usage notes need to detail
      the possible options. Currently, the usage notes say
        install <options> <directory>

      Now, <directory> is obvious enough. But what are the possible
      options. (I took a look at the script, but it was rather long
      and involved, so I didn't discover what the options were.)

      The expanded description might also make a suggestion for the
      directory, as for example "~/javaws" to put it in a subdirectory
      of your home directory.

            sbohne Steve Bohne (Inactive)
            sbohne Steve Bohne (Inactive)
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