[zoliky]

Hi
I have the following hardware at home: Intel Pentium III 530Mhz, 512MB RAM, 64MB Video. This configuration is enough to learn the Java programming language?

I hear much about Java, but I don't know which program I need in windows to edit and run Java Code ? Exist a special compiler for Java ?

Sorry because I ask stupid questions, but i don't know much about Java.

Thanks !

[Nico]

This might help.

http://www.programmingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=32128

[UnrealEd]

i myself used Eclipse and Bluej. but i trully recommend using Eclipse. It's a brilliant program, easy to work with, and has a good support

http://www.eclipse.org/

Greetz,
UnrealEd

[King Coder]

Originally Posted by zoliky

Hi
I have the following hardware at home: Intel Pentium III 530Mhz, 512MB RAM, 64MB Video. This configuration is enough to learn the Java programming language?

You should be able to run Java on a P3 machine. May be slow, but speed shouldn't be your worry.

I hear much about Java, but I don't know which program I need in windows to edit and run Java Code ? Exist a special compiler for Java ?

I'd recommend starting with the command line. Yes, it's a pain in the butt to deal with and setup, but it's worth it. Bluej is the worst IDE out there, so stay away from it.

[jstad]

In order to execute a Java program you need the JRE (Java Runtime Enviroment) which can be downloaded from http://java.sun.com You also will need an editor like UnrealEd stated a few examples. I would recommend using eclipse since it has many great features to help a beginner. As far as resources on where to start learning I would recommend just googling for "Easy Java Tutorials" it should come up with some good intro programs.

Good luck!

[zoliky]

How much memory Eclipse eat?
I have Intel Pentium III 530Mhz with 512MB RAM.

[King Coder]

Originally Posted by zoliky

How much memory Eclipse eat?
I have Intel Pentium III 530Mhz with 512MB RAM.

Use the command line and you wont have any worries. Most all IDE's are slow and annoying. (You should start with the command line anyway)

[porcelaindream]

Originally Posted by zoliky

How much memory Eclipse eat?
I have Intel Pentium III 530Mhz with 512MB RAM.

I have a 256 RAM and it slowed down my pc greatly. In my opinion, eclipse is the ide for experienced java developers since it was all these extra 'crap' that a beginner doesnt even need. In fact I had a job interview with IBM about this and I told them that that's one thing I hate about the ide, the fact that it slows down my pc and it's not for beginner java learners... They had also said they are trying to implement an ide for beginner java learners. I dont know if theyve done that yet.

[King Coder]

I have a 256 RAM and it slowed down my pc greatly. In my opinion, eclipse is the ide for experienced java developers since it was all these extra 'crap' that a beginner doesnt even need. In fact I had a job interview with IBM about this and I told them that that's one thing I hate about the ide, the fact that it slows down my pc and it's not for beginner java learners... They had also said they are trying to implement an ide for beginner java learners. I dont know if theyve done that yet.

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As I said a million times, beginners don't need and shouldn't start with an IDE. Use the command line. If you went into an interview and they ask you to set up an environment for use with the commandline, could you do it?

[porcelaindream]

So you've said it a million times, I was just giving my opinion on the IDE. No need to give me some lecture.