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Hello,
I'm new to the JAVA scene and have Three questions.
1.I have Win XP home so is " NetBeans IDE v 3.5.1 with J2SE v 1.4.2 COBUNDLE" the right download?
2.Is it possible to obtain a CD ROM of this software for my os type. And if so How?
3.Is J2SE the platform I use to make Beginner level apps-advanced.?
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Answer 1

I'm new to the JAVA scene I recommend you not use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to learn Java. NetBeans is a good IDE, but it hides WAY too much from you, and makes it VERY dificult to learn Java. Also, the learning curve using an IDE is steeper and longer, since you have to learn Java and the IDE at the same time. Write your own code using your favorite text or program editor. Learn the details of Java first; once you have a good grounding in the language, try an IDE - you'll better understand what it's doing, that way.
1.I have Win XP home so
3.Is J2SE the platform I use to make Beginner level
apps-advanced.?If you don't use an IDE, the Java you want is this one:
Go to http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
and, in the first row under the heading Download J2SE v 1.4.2_0x, click on the word DOWNLOAD in the column labeled SDK. In a later page, pick the version for Windows.
After downloading, go here and read through #6:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/install-windows.html
Install the software according to instructions. If you encounter problems, see the section "Troubleshooting the Installation" in the instructions.
Below is a Helloworld program.
-------HelloWorld.java--------
public class HelloWorld
public static void main (String[] args)
System.out.println("Hello World!");
Copy and paste it into your editor and save it as "HelloWorld.java" Use capitalization, Java is case-sensitive. If you're using Notepad, quote the name when saving, otherwise Notepad adds ".txt" to the name. Verify that you've got the file where you want it and that it's named correctly.
Open a Command window by clicking the Windows Start button, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt in Windows 9x/ME, and Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt in Windows 2000 or XP.
In the same folder as HelloWorld.java, enter javac - the program should print out a list of options starting with "Usage: javac..." If not, set your PATH - see below.
Again in the same folder as HelloWorld.java, enter javac HelloWorld.java and the javac compiler will create HelloWorld.class. If it was successful it will not give any messages. Check that the file is created.
Again in the same directory as HelloWorld.java, enter java -classpath . HelloWorld with the spaces and the period:
java [sp] -classpath [sp][period][sp] Helloworld
The program should run. If it doesn't, recheck that you followed the instructions.
2.Is it possible to obtain a CD ROM of this software
for my os type. And if so How?Yes, the Sun Starter Kit contains the SDK (and it contains much, much more! - 8 cd's for $30 (or 2 DVD's for $20) with lots of Sun software, both free and limited trials) and is at http://wwws.sun.com/software/sunone/starterkit/
You can also buy books that include the SDK, although these are usually one or two releases behind.