CMD commands from Java applications

I have been searching around and trying to see if it is possible to open a DOS window (via cmd) and run a command (ie: ping, tracert) from a Java GUI. I not found anything as of yet. I am familiar with Runtime.exec(); but it does not seem to like cmd. I can launch other applications, but it does not seem to launch a command window at all, and if I add any other arguements it will give me an IO error.
Anyone have any ideas?

Read this:
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-2000/jw-1229-traps.html
It'll tell you how to use Runtime.exec() properly. MOD

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