LimeWire Installation Problem

Okay,
I've tried a bunch of things but, nothing seems to be working. I'm getting the following error message when trying to install LimeWire. I'm running RedHat Linux 7.1....

"No Java virtual machine could be found from your PATH environment variable. You must install a VM prior to running this program."

I've tried some of the other troubleshooting steps listed... First of all, I'm guessing I don't have JRE installed correctly.... Nothing happends when I type "java - version" or just "Java", even in the directory I installed it into. I also installed JDE and still no results.

If anyone can help, it would be GREATLY appriciated. I've used LimeWire since Napster went funny, and I love it. I feel like my computer is pretty much useless without it!!

Ben
BSafin@Mediaone.net