Is it possible to use "Ready to Program" in Linux

Wade · 03-09-2004, 03:00 PM

When i have finally installed linux on to my Laptop i would like to install some type of Java program prefably "Ready to Program" because that is what i have learned on. If this is not possible what other Java programs can i use and where can i get them from.
Shot

Mega Man X · 03-09-2004, 03:02 PM

Hi Wade!!!

Could you please clarify a little better what you mean by "Read to Program"?. Would that be some sort of gui, IDE, API, text editor, compiler....

Wade · 03-09-2004, 03:16 PM

"Ready to Program" is a JAVA programming software

sh1ft · 03-09-2004, 03:29 PM

I know the software hes talking about, we use it at my school for both java and Turing. Its very simple and super easy to use, heres a link to their website for more info. They are working on a linux version right now, and if you REALLY want it you can become a Beta or Alpha tester for the software through emailing them.

Mega Man X · 03-09-2004, 03:40 PM

thanks sh1ft!

So, basically, it's yet another IDE for Java

. When I took Java classes we used TextPad

. I could not find any screenshot or anything of that kind. Sadly, they were not wise enough to make the IDE in Java because...well... there would be no problem porting it

.

Hope I can try it out someday. Currently, my favorite IDE is Drjava:

http://drjava.sourceforge.net/

Cheers!

Wade · 03-10-2004, 01:16 PM

hey megaman X i went to ur link u gave me and there where three options one for Windows the other for mac and then one for Jar file ????
What is a .Jar file hmmmmm....
plz help shoto

Mega Man X · 03-10-2004, 02:44 PM

jar file huh?. Well, it a special file and stands for Java-Archive. It acts more or less like a packed/compressed file. You will most likely learn about it and how use jars with servers at your class to minimize the download time of applets, since it has compression and images, sounds, whatever can be put in a single jar file

Download that file and type:

java -jar <name of the file>

You need to have Java2 SDK installed. If you need help installing Java2 SDK just post here and I will guide you. That should get it up and running. I have not tried your "Ready to Program" yet, but I bet you will love this toy

Cheers!

Mega Man X · 03-10-2004, 02:52 PM

Here is a snapshot:

http://drjava.sourceforge.net/images/debugger-win2k.png

see if that's what you are looking for. If you think it stinks, don't even bother. I doubt you will think that though. It's highly customizable as well, as fonts, backgrounds, highlighting colors, etc