On Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:42:23 -0500 James B. Byrne wrote: > how do I > get jar files to open and run using Java both from the command line > and from the desktop? Create a small script or a launcher (right-click on desktop, Create Launcher) containing the following: java -jar nameofjar.jar -- MELVILLE THEATRE ~ Real D 3D Digital Cinema ~ www.melvilletheatre.com www.creekfm.com - FIFTY THOUSAND WATTS of POW WOW POWER! _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@xxxxxxxxxx http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos