How to use the JAVA packages that come with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Issue

  • Can Java Runtime Environment (JRE) be used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5?
  • I can use Java 1.4.2 only on my system freshly installed with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. I need to use Java 1.5.0 version. Is there any way to use it?
  • Which Java Virtual Machines are shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
  • Which JVM are shipped in RHEL?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop

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