Java Compiler?

Alinuxnoob · 01-09-2004, 10:10 AM

Just wanted to know what compiler do peeps use on linux. I'm a University student and they want me to use textpad (Win) but I kinda want to go home and just use linux to be able to program Java? What do you think would be a replacement for textpad to run on slackware?

jtshaw · 01-09-2004, 10:22 AM

I use the blackdown-jdk to do java under linux. Of course this is a combination of a VM and a byte code compiler. The Sun java-sdk is also availible for linux. If you are looking at just compiling the code into machine code for your machine, and not running on a VM gcc will compile java. You are best to try and use a VM/SDK that is compatible with what you are using on Windows in class though.

muflon · 02-07-2004, 06:44 AM

For compiler, use the latest from sun http://java.sun.com . Download the SDK form the link on your right on that page.

I use IntelliJ for the coding part, and CVS for versions, backup and teamwork.

AskMe · 02-08-2004, 01:12 AM

Use NetBean IDE, can easily loaded from javasun site. It is very good IDE + everthing installed and configure itself, but bit big.

AMDPwred · 02-08-2004, 10:28 AM

I'm not sure if it's on Linux, but being from IBM I imagine it would. Look into IBM WebSphere Application Developer 5.1. It's damn good.

jtshaw · 02-08-2004, 03:56 PM

Ok, IBM WebSphere Application Developer 5.1 license with 12 months of support = $4,335
Sun SDK/Blackdown SDK = $0

Unless I am missing something the trail version of the IBM software is only valid for 60 days.

basics · 02-09-2004, 01:38 AM

for a Java IDE i like eclipse (http://www.eclipse.org), its free, has a good layout as far as i am concerned, and is available under windows + linux (as well as many other platforms) - great if you use multiple oses.

jbstew32 · 02-10-2004, 04:47 AM

most of the java IDEs are written in Java so they will work on linux

german · 02-15-2004, 08:43 PM

JBuilder personal edition kicks ass if you have the processing power to use it (don't try it on your P2-233... I have a P3-700 w. 384MB RAM and it runs ok, but a little sluggish at times).

LinuXP · 02-15-2004, 10:00 PM

NetBeans IDE

Nice, familiar interface and it's backed by Sun Microsystems. Similar look and feel to the MS IDEs like .NET (which may or may not be a good thing).