JAR file

What are the basic reasons for creation of JAR file?
[59 byte] By [anirbana] at [2007-11-27 8:33:13]
# 1
To package and distribute java libraries.
corlettka at 2007-7-12 20:29:18 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,Java Programming...
# 2
So that lazy computer science students can ask homework questions on a technical forum.
maple_shafta at 2007-7-12 20:29:18 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,Java Programming...
# 3
I like maples answer better.
corlettka at 2007-7-12 20:29:18 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,Java Programming...