The build script for jars is now functioning with the current GIT source code. All Java SDKs are building successfully, but 1.8. A current working version is available in my home under development on the image. I tested the jdbc4 jar locally.
A decision was made to use a shell script. I gave thought to making with Python, Perl, or even Java, but the majority of the script is really working with system level manipulation. I felt with the popularity of bash on Linux the shell script should be fairly versatile for the future.
Each system should edit the two variables JAVA_SDK_PATH & ANT_INSTALL_HOME. A check will be made though for the ANT_HOME set on the system that would naturally override the ANT_INSTALL_HOME variable.
I will not post the script here, but will attach a copy for Dave. Those that also wish a copy can request from Dave or myself. I do this because it appears to more of a production tool for the group. I leave to the group to include it as desired for public consumption.