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i recently installed java but it installed into my documents rather than in the /usr/java folder. Because the usr folder is read only, so i cannot copy it into there ...
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  1. 02-27-2009 #1
    jabber777
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    Question help with moving files

    i recently installed java but it installed into my documents rather than in the /usr/java folder. Because the usr folder is read only, so i cannot copy it into there any ideas on how i can move it please?

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  2. 02-27-2009 #2
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    Have you tried moving files as root? Which distribution are you using/
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    I suggest you install java using the package manager for your distro ... that should put java in the correct location ... which maybe /opt/java.
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  4. 02-27-2009 #4
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    I'm not sure, can you explain what you mean please?
    I'm on Linpus Linux lite v1.0.13.E
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