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To run the MultiMark.java file directly, similar to how you run a Python script, you have a few options. Since you’re on a Unix-like system (as indicated by the ~/projects path and ls command), I’ll provide steps to make running the Java program as seamless as possible. Here are two main approaches:

Option 1: Run `MultiMark.java` Directly with `java` Command (Java 11+)

Since Java 11, you can run a single Java source file directly without explicitly compiling it first, which makes it feel closer to running a Python script.

Ensure Java is Installed Check if you have Java 11 or later installed:
```
java --version
```
If Java is not installed or is an older version, install a compatible version (e.g., OpenJDK):
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install openjdk-17-jdk
```
Run the Java File Directly Navigate to the directory containing MultiMark.java:
```
cd ~/projects/lzwjava.github.io/scripts/benchmark
```
Run the Java file directly using:
```
java MultiMark.java
```
This command compiles and executes the MultiMark.java file in one step. The output (e.g., CPU cores, thread counts, and times) will appear in the terminal.

Option 2: Create a Shell Script for Convenience

To make running MultiMark.java even more like running a Python script (e.g., ./multimark), you can create a shell script wrapper.

Create a Shell Script Create a file named multimark (no extension) in the scripts/benchmark directory:
```
nano ~/projects/lzwjava.github.io/scripts/benchmark/multimark
```
Add the following content:
```
#!/bin/bash
java MultiMark.java
```
Save and exit (Ctrl+O, Enter, Ctrl+X in nano).
Make the Script Executable Set execute permissions:
```
chmod +x multimark
```
Run the Script Now you can run the program like a Python script:
```
./multimark
```
This will execute java MultiMark.java under the hood.

Option 3: Compile and Run Separately (Traditional Approach)

If you prefer or need to compile the Java file explicitly (e.g., for older Java versions or to check for compilation errors), follow these steps:

Compile the Java File Navigate to the directory:
```
cd ~/projects/lzwjava.github.io/scripts/benchmark
```
Compile the Java source file:
```
javac MultiMark.java
```
This generates a MultiMark.class file.
Run the Compiled Program Execute the compiled class:
```
java MultiMark
```
Note: Use MultiMark (without .java) because you’re running the compiled class file.

Making It Python-Like

To make the experience as close as possible to running a Python script, Option 1 (direct java MultiMark.java) is the simplest, as it skips manual compilation. Option 2 (shell script) is ideal if you want a single command like ./multimark that feels like running ./script.py.

Notes

Java Version: The code uses standard Java libraries (java.util.* and System.nanoTime), so it should work with Java 8 or later. The direct-run feature (java MultiMark.java) requires Java 11+.
Performance: The MultiMark.java program benchmarks sorting with multiple threads. Running it directly or via a script won’t affect its performance, but ensure your system has enough resources (CPU/memory) for the thread counts tested (up to 64 threads).
Directory Context: Since you showed ls scripts/benchmark/, I assumed MultiMark.java is in that directory. Adjust paths if it’s elsewhere.
Error Handling: If you encounter errors (e.g., java: command not found), ensure Java is installed and added to your PATH. If the program fails (e.g., due to memory or thread limits), check the stack trace for details.

If you want to integrate this into a workflow with your Python scripts (executormark.py, multimark.py, threadmark.py), let me know, and I can suggest ways to combine them (e.g., calling the Java program from Python).

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