Cannot compile on win2k and win98 platforms

[Andrew Parker]

I wrote a program:
public class averfruit
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
int orange=50;
int apple=20;
int average=0;
average = (orange + apple) / 2;
System.out.println("Average no. of fruit is : " + average);
}
}
I tried the full path to compile it with jdk1.3 and j2sdk1.4.
Both incurred the same errors:
averfruit.java:11: illegal character: \0
int apple = 20;
100 errors
I also tried to run it on win2k and win98 platforms, same errors.
However, I can compile this program by JBuilder5.
So, what's wrong with my code, the jdk or my OS?
Thanks
Andrew

[Marilyn de Queiroz]

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public class averfruit
{
    public static void main( String[] args )
    {
        int orange = 50;
        int apple = 20;
        int average = 0;
    
        average = ( orange + apple ) / 2;
    
        System.out.println( "Average no. of fruit is : " + average );
    }
}

It compiles fine for me using Win2K and jdk 1.3. I see nothing wrong with the code as posted here and come up with the correct result of

Average no. of fruit is : 35

Maybe something in your text editor is adding a hidden character?

[Andrew Parker]

I used notepad to write the code and compile it under MS-Dos env't by the Sun jdk1.3 and jdk1.4-beta3.
How can I fix it?
Thanks

[Andrew Parker]

Sorry, it can be compiled now.
Could you tell me how do you set the env't variables regarding the (1) path and (2) class path to the jdk1.4.../bin/ and jdk1.4.../lib/?
Regards
Andrew

[Marilyn de Queiroz]

win98
edit autoexec.bat
PATH=%PATH%;C:\jdk1.4...\bin\;C:\jdk1.4...\lib\
CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;C:\Java(where you keep your source files)
You may find this page helpful.

[Andrew Parker]

Thanks. How about win2k prof?
How should I set the environment variables?
I knew how to access it
right click the my computer icon and choose properties and then advance.
So, I mean the path which what should I set.
Regards
Andrew

[Jane Griscti]

Hi Andrew,
The PATH environment variable has to include your JDK path. With 1.3 you don't really need to set a CLASSPATH
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Jane Griscti
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
Co-author Mike Meyers' Java 2 Certification Passport

[Andrew Parker]

Thanks a lot. The env't variable was set properly now. I can use helios textpad to compile and run the code also.
Regards
Andrew