Q a/b using javax.comm

Thread view:

Mark Haase - 09 Apr 2004 02:52 GMT

OK, so I see that Java does not natively support serial port I/O but
provides an extension package called javax.comm to support it on
Windows. (As well as other platforms I guess, but my interest right now
is in Windows).

My quesion is, though, how do I distribute a java application that is
stand-alone? Ie. I want to write this on one machine, then download it
to any other and run it without needing to download the javax.comm
package. Can the package be included in the application's jar?

Sorry if this is a really stupid question. Packages/JARs/SerialIO are
all aspects of Java I've not fiddled with much.

t.i.a.

|\/| /| |2 |<

mehaase(at)sas(dot)upenn(dot)edu

Reply to this Message

William Brogden - 09 Apr 2004 13:27 GMT

> OK, so I see that Java does not natively support serial port I/O but
> provides an extension package called javax.comm to support it on
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>
> t.i.a.

Sounds like a job for Java Webstart:
http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/

Signature

Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/

Reply to this Message

Free Magazines

Get these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...