diff --git a/bindings/java/src/org/hyperic/sigar/SigarInvoker.java b/bindings/java/src/org/hyperic/sigar/SigarInvoker.java
index f60a5f75..d65442fc 100644
--- a/bindings/java/src/org/hyperic/sigar/SigarInvoker.java
+++ b/bindings/java/src/org/hyperic/sigar/SigarInvoker.java
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ public class SigarInvoker {
         this.sigarProxy = proxy;
     }
 
-    protected void setType(String val) {
+    public void setType(String val) {
         String alias = (String)compatTypes.get(val);
         if (alias != null) {
             val = alias;