Need advise as to what is needed, software packages wise, to get start programing in Java

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Bob Novell - 21 Sep 2003 19:34 GMT

I'm new to Java, but not new to programming -
been at it for 33+ years :-)

I need advise as to the software packages I need to get started. I
have nothing yet and would like to know what compilers, IDEs, etc.
everyone prefers and the pros and cons of them.

I'm running Windows 98 but could create a system with Lynux if some of
the preferred products are Lynux products

I want to be able to create Java code for use with web pages and to
create cross platform offline applications for WIndows and MAC systems
Bob

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David Segall - 22 Sep 2003 19:05 GMT

>I'm new to Java, but not new to programming -
> been at it for 33+ years :-)
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>create cross platform offline applications for WIndows and MAC systems
>Bob

I am in a similar position but a few months ahead of you. The answer
to your question depends on your (recent) experience, your finances,
and a more detailed knowledge of the applications you want to write.

In my case the answers to those questions were Visual Basic, zero and
small scale business applications requiring a GUI and a simple
database. If that describes you then you can download the NetBeans
Cobundle, which provides an excellent IDE and the Java software
development kit, from here
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html. A suitable database is
at http://hsqldb.sourceforge.net/ although you may find it easier to
retain your current choice and, if necessary, use the JDBC to ODBC
bridge which is included in the first download.

If that does not describe you then give us some more details. The
diversity in the Java world is one of it's many advantages but
requires you to make some difficult choices as a newcomer.

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Need advise as to what is needed, software packages wise, to get start programing in Java

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