A question about java code signing certificate

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I downloaded the source code for an applet from here:

http://www.oxygenxml.com/demo/AuthorDemoApplet/author-component-dita.html

As instructed, I've used ANT to build it, however, the build is not successful, the ANT complains like this:

[signJar] jarsigner error:java.Lang.RuntimeException: keystore load :C\Users....{ The system cannot find the file specified}

From this error, I infer it is the java code signing certificate that is causing the problem, and I've done some research about it, it appears to me that I have to purchase. But since I am not deploying this applet to any webserver( including localhost). I was wondering if there is any way that I can solve this problem?

Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 23 '11 at 20:34

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You can create your own certificate using the jdk tool keytool.

answered Jan 23 '11 at 20:34

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Ah, yes. You can create self-signed one and use it to run it. – Rekin Jan 23 '11 at 20:35

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 23 '11 at 20:36

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If the code is indeed not going to the outside world, or your work will be "trusted" in some other way, you can Self-sign a certificate using the keytool tool. It's included in the JDK.

A self signed certificate is one that is not signed by a certificate authority, and therefore you will have no 3rd party vouching for your authenticity, but if this is acceptable (and often it is), this is an appropriate method.

answered Jan 23 '11 at 20:36

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what if I want a .pfx certificate? Is there anyway that keytool can handle that? – Kevin Jan 25 '11 at 15:55

A question about java code signing certificate

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