Java version

[bassman]

I'm finishing the development of a Java application that is to go public (freeware) as soon as it's finished. Nevertheless, I'd like to know which Java Virtual Machine version is more common among users nowadays. I'd apreciate you voting on the poll - if you don't know how to determine the Java version, in Windows press "Start" -> choose "Run" -> type "command" without the quotation marks -> type "java -version" without the quotation marks and press Enter.
The first line of the answer contains your version.
If the answer is something like:
- java version "1.4.2_08" , then you have 1.4.2 (J2SE 1.4.2)
- java version "1.5.0_01" , then you have 1.5 (J2SE 5.0)
- other, you have an older version

[Strawbs]

I was surprised to see that everyone has the latest version - then I realised I'm the first to vote. :r

I'm all for testing free software! Post up when it's done.

:t

[bassman]

It's a freeware encryption and compression tool. Once it completes alpha testing, I'll create post a link for the beta phase. Thanx a lot :)

[bassman]

Come on people, give me a hand :( It's a simple and fast operation (it takes about 20 seconds!). I could simply compile this for whatever version I want and tell the user to go download the latest version, but I'm trying to ease that part. I could user your help to do it.


Thanx in advance! :t

[ScaryBinary]

java version "1.4.2_01"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_01-b06)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2_01-b06, mixed mode)

PS: It only took me 4 seconds. And 3 of those were trying to find the "Run..." item in my bloated WinXP Start menu...:p

[CompGeek01]

java -v didn't work :-( booooo for no shortcut options, I hate having to type out -version :p :p :p

[bassman]

Post up when it's done.
:t

Done: http://www.jgs.bobos.ca/freesecurity

No comments on the lousy webpage :r

Thanx for the help :)

[Strawbs]

The .jar file is associated with WinRar! whenever I click to open it - WinRar wants to extract it. :confused:

[bassman]

Either fix that association in Windows or launch the file via a command line by typing "java -jar FreeSecurity.jar" on the directory of the file.
I'll add that to the FAQ, thanks :)

[Strawbs]

I fixed the association (thanks - never realised I had opted for that when I install WinRar recently), I clicked the program file and encrypted and old useless file within its folder, the extension became a ".enc" which is associated with my Ethereal program! :eek: :D

[bassman]

Jeez...I never thought about that extension :P But anyway, the application doesn't use the context menu, so you really have to run it to decrypt the file :)

[Strawbs]

Well after much testing by encrypting, decrypting, encrypting an already encrypted file ( ".enc" became ".enc.enc" :eek: ) & successfully decrypting that same file, plus trying to fool the password protections "case sensetivety" ( http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/spy.gif )! All seems to be in order - 3 thumbs up here.

Congratulations. http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/thumbsup.gifhttp://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/thumbsup.gifhttp://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/thumbsup.gif

[bassman]

Glad you liked it, it's only aims were to provide real security and ease of use, whilst still being free :)

Thanks for your help :t

[bassman]

Once again I call upon thee, loyal contributors to the freeware and usability causes :D

I just finished a freeware application for conversion of MPC audio files to WAV and MP3 and I'm seeking for testers, who's up for the challenge? :)

Thanks! :t

[CompGeek01]

Set up a site or need a place to host the files?

[bassman]

:confused:

[CompGeek01]

Ok....put more simply. I'll beta test if I have the files.....do you have a website?

[Strawbs]

Hey again bassman! sorry I took so long to reply! been busy with Christmas (setting up my new SatNav\Pocket PC\PDA! ;) ).

I would test - but I've never even heard of an MPC file before. :confused:

[bassman]

That's OK :) You'll probably come across one eventually whilst file sharing :)