Installation guide

Java Features
The Solaris 2.6 operating environment lays the foundation for Java computing by
bundling the Java Virtual Machine, the interpreter for the Java language, with the
Solaris software. The HotJava browser is also conveniently bundled with Solaris. It is
an easy-to-use Internet browser for exploring the World Wide Web and is
recommended for viewing AnswerBook2 online documentation and installing by
browser.
Java Virtual Machine
The Java Virtual Machine 1.1 provides access to the Java platform for the Solaris
operating environment. It is compatible with the 1.1 Java Developer Kit
TM
from
JavaSoft
TM
. It includes the standard Java compiler (javac), the Java interpreter
(java), the Java class file disassembler (javap), and the C-header and stub file
generator (javah). The Solaris Java Virtual Machine also includes the just-in-time
(JIT) compiler, improving performance.
The Java Virtual Machine uses Solaris native threads, which provides multiprocessor
support for Java threads. Use of Solaris native threads also improves Java application
scalability and integration with native methods.
Also included is the appletviewer, which enables you to run applets outside of
the context of a World Wide Web browser.
javald(1), another enhancement used to manage Java applications, generates
wrappers to execute Java programs. The wrapper ensures that a Java program
executed with JAVA_HOME, CLASSPATH, and LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment
variables set correctly for the program.
For more information, see Network Interfaces Programmer’s Guide.
HotJava Browser
The HotJava browser provides an easy-to-use, customizable user interface for
exploring the Internet. The HotJava browser provides:
Java applet support
Applets are small programs that can be included on a web page, much like images
can be included.
Network security
3-2
Information Library for Solaris 2.6 (Intel Platform Edition) ♦ August 1997