Java Editor dor Windows XP needed

fthnm2005 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 02:34 AM

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

Eku · #2 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 03:44 AM

Netbeans 6.1 or Eclipse

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

Norm · #3 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 04:07 AM

Or for a lite weight one, try JCreator.

fthnm2005 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 04:49 AM

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

Eranga · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 04:59 AM

Yes, NetBeans is the good choice, I think.

fthnm2005 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 05:35 AM

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

Eranga · #7 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 05:51 AM

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.