running batch file (Java)

[baloon]

I have a project in Java language that my friend sent to me w/ a batch file and other .java files in the same folder. But I can't run that project by double-clicking on the batch file. Nor does it run when I go to the command line and type in "javac *.java" I'm sure the batch file is written properly. Somebody told me I had to install jdk. I don't know what to do. I have JBuilder 8 install on m computer, though. I just don't want to run the project throught JBuilder, I want to run it by the batch file.

Do you have any idea?

 

[subdivizion]

you have to install the java software development kit (java sdk!!!). download it from the java website at: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html

make sure you read the instructions on the site and the options carefully.

 

[zoerb]

if you want to run the program, you need to type " java programname.java" not javac program. javac is the program that compiles .java to .class , and java runs .class files

 

[HoLoCroN]

if you want to run the program, you need to type " java programname.java" not javac program. javac is the program that compiles .java to .class , and java runs .class files

Good catch zoerb,

Since the files are already compiled and ready to go, just follow zoerbs intructions and you should be ok.