Installing Java on your home computer

To write Java programs you need some kind of Java development environment. There are a great number of Java development environments available. Most are quite complicated and designed for working on large, complex Java projects. Below are links to three pages that describe how to install three different small, easy to use Java development environments.

Java with Textpad
This page shows you how to install the absolute simplest, easiest to use Java development environment.

Java with JCreator LE
This is a freeware Java development environment that is easy to use and has a number of nice features.

Java with jGRASP
This is a freeware, educational, Java IDE. An older version of it comes on the CD-ROM in our textbook. This page helps you to install the most current version.


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