Download and Install
This document explains how to download and how to install Weaver.
Downloading
Weaver may be downloaded in either of the following forms:
- Binary Distribution - source code, binaries and documentation in a zip file. This distribution is suitable for all operating systems.
- Windows Installer - an automatic installer for Windows platforms that includes the same files as the binary distribution.
Weaver downloads are available from the Downloads Page.
If you wish to build Weaver from source then please see the Building Weaver from Source HOWTO.
Pre-requisites
This section lists the third party software - not shipped with the distribution - needed to develop using Weaver. This actually amounts to no more than appropriate versions of Java and Apache Tomcat or Jetty.
| Item | Version | Used During Dev. | Link | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java | 1.4 | Sun JDK 1.4.2_01-b06 | Home | Any 1.4 compliant JDK should do |
| Servlet Container | Servlet Specification 2.4 | Apache Tomcat 5.0.19 | Home | Any servlet container conforming to version 2.4 of the specification should do. In addition to Tomcat, Jetty 5.0 has been tested. |
| JSP | JSP 2.0 | Apache Tomcat 5.0.19 | Home | Any JSP 2.0 conformant alternative should do. In addition to Tomcat, Jetty 5.0 has been tested (they both use Apache's Jasper for JSP). |
Installation
Installing Weaver is straightforward. If you have downloaded the binary distribution then unpack the zip file. If you have downloaded the Windows installer then double click the exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
What's Next
Once you have installed the distribution please see the Tutorial.