Installing Java

To run Java you need a computer that is running one of

Windows 95^©,
Windows 98^©,
Windows NT^©,
a recent version of Unix (including Linux),
or a recent Apple.

These Notes assume you are using one of the Windows operating systems (but with minor mental adjustment will work for any variety.)

The Java Develpmnet Kit (JDK) is a collection of software available at no charge from Sun Microsystems, Inc. At the time of writing (Jan. 31, 2000) the download is available at java.sun.com. Detailed instructions on how to download it and install it are available at that site. If you have not yet installed Java, get the most recent version. The JDK comes in a file named jdk1_2_2-001-win.exe (or similar.)

While you are at that site (or later if you don't have time) get the Java documentation. This comes in a file jdk1_2_2-001-doc.zip. You will have to "un-zip" it when you get it. On most computers un-zipping a file can be started by clicking on the file name. You will end up with a set of web pages (stored on your computer) that describe most of the JDK.

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