The above error, which is documented here, is being displayed, when I try to compile the source code (see below), using Textpad 5.4.2, and, the command line. Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp. C:\Documents and Settings\Jon\workspace\JavaDev\corejava7\v2\v2ch6\ TableSortTest >prompt $g >dir Volume in drive C has no label. Volume Serial Number is D80F-8634 Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Jon\workspace\JavaDev\corejava7\v2\v2ch6 ...