Java Editor dor Windows XP needed

Dear Members of the forum,

My name is Frank and I am new to this and Java community in general. I have some experience with BASIC language and have never worked with OOPs like C++ and Java. I figured out that I can do programming with Java using Sun Microsystems' latest JDK package and tried it already with windows command prompt. OK, this is doable, I guess, but sometimes a bit cumbersome without a decent editor which could tell you where your problem or error might be.

So, my question is: Is there a decent Java editor for Windows XP with free license to download online? If yes, can you please direct me to the online link where I can download it. I used Kate software in Linuz based OS, but as you know I have XP and all the link I found by googling are either pricy or full of scam.

Please help and I would be grateful to the eternity! :)

Thank you in advance!

With best regards,

Frank

Netbeans 6.1 or Eclipse

Netbeans 6.1 can be downloaded from www(dot)Netbeans(dot)org and its free ^_^

Or for a lite weight one, try JCreator.

thanks Eku and Norm! I will try to find and download them.

Yes, NetBeans is the good choice, I think.

Thanks Eranga, everybody!. I just downloaded the 6.1 version, looks fantastic. Thanks for the help again!

You are welcome. :) Since this is the first time you are working on with NetBeans, it's better to go through the quick start tutorial available on the official web site. It's really helpful.