Jeff Long

I'm writing a gui based installer program in java that can be used on linux. All that the gui is gonna do is install some rpms. I plan to do it
using Runtime.getRuntime().exec("command"). From what I understand, this creates a process and runs the command in that process.
I have a series of commands to execute and I want to make sure that they are run in the order i give, or in otherwords in the following code
Process p = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("command1"); Process p2 = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("command2");
I want to make sure command2 is executed only after command1 has executed completely.
After googling I found out that I can do the following
Process p = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("command1"); p.getOutputStream().close(); p.getInputStream().close(); p.getErrorStream().close(); p.waitFor(); Process p2 = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("command2");
I just want to make sure what I'm doing is right, or is there any hidden problem?
Also is there a better way to write to gui-based setup program for linux environment?

Hello,
A very wierd problem. I had to upgrade from my Linux 6.2 to 7.1.
My machine is a dedicated Linux machine,no other OS running on it.
I inserted the Linux 7.1 CD and did a reboot hoping that the machine would start from cd drive.
It started from the hard disk and did not recognize the cd rom disk i had put in.
I did a reboot again, and pressed 'del' to get into setup. Out there I saw a BOOT option on top of the menu,
I chose that, and I saw three options, one of which was a CD drive option. I chose that and pressed enter key.
It came from position 3 to position 1. So, I thought I had changed the boot sequence to CD.
I went ahead and rebooted again hoping this time it would start from the cd. When it started
I saw lights glowing on the CD drive, but nothing happened. With 10 seconds, my monitor light went from green
to yellow, as though the monitor was shut off. After that nothing happened. I did a reboot again,
pressed 'del' again, but it wont respond. Pressed lot of other keys to see if it would recognize any input, but nothing.
In short, I'm not able to start the machine. The monitor kinda goes OFF, if you will.
It doesnt accept any keystrokes.
I was thinking maybe I should boot with a floppy drive.Right now I dont have a boot disk. But even if I manage to get one,
I'm doubting it will start from the floppy drive. Because, right now I have the red hat 7.2 on the cd drive
and it doest seem to recognize that, so I wonder how a boot disk will help.
I have not done this before. This is the first time. I think I screwed badly. I need help very badly.
Please help me. Even a small suggestion would be highly appreciatedd.
Jeff

Ok guys. True to its name(Meaningless Drivel), the discussion has gone totally out of topic.
This is a piece of statement that I need to sign if I decide to do the translation.

"I declare herewith that the foregoing is a true and correct
translation into
English from ---------, and that I am competent to translate this
document."
Name & Signature of Translator Date

I'm not qualified in anyway,meaning I'm not certified. For that matter I don't have a degree in my native language. I have learnt the language all through my high school as one of the required classes.
The word "competent" bothers me. Guys got any idea or advice for me?
[ April 04, 2002: Message edited by: Jeff Long ]

A language translation services company is looking to translate a document( birth certificate ) from my native language to english.
I happened to meet them through a friend of mine and they were asking if I could do the translation for them & they are willing to pay even . I personally do not have any problems, translating them. But I was just wondering if there are any "legal issues" to it. Do I need to be qualified by some kind to do this kind of a translation.
If there are no problems, howmuch do you guys think I should charge ( why leave the extra money )
[ April 02, 2002: Message edited by: Jeff Long ]

Hello,
Could anyone comment on the pros and cons of doing contract employment?
I am currently exploring career options and have never done contract work
before. I have heard there are some downsides and would like to figure out whether or not it's the right thing for me to do, and your feedback (particularly of anyone who has done contract work) would be
very helpful and appreciated.
Also, could anyone mention about the different documents/agreement to be signed (typically) in a contract job and their implicaitons/problems there in. ( I dont want to sign something now and regret for it later, so if there is someone out there, who has gone through some bad experiences, please enlighten me)
Jeff