Java on Debian
Hello,
A couple of stupid questions for the Java experts on this list. I am
interested in setting up Java on Debian but apologies if this is OT.
Although I frequently write computer programs as a part of my work,
most of these are for number crunching. I usually write in Fortran 90
and use a suitable compiler. The only other languages I am familiar
with are C, Emacs Lisp and Ruby. So some things were confusing when I
started learning Java a few weeks ago.
I want to "set Java up" on my Debian Etch i686 machine and the jargon
is getting in my way. I though Java is a Java Virtual Machine + some
APIs. Then ...
1. What is the Java Runtime Environment? And the Java Development Kit?
2. What is my compiler? My Virtual Machine?
3. Are there any free software implementations of Java?
The funny thing is that I could get Eclipse with Java running on my
machine without understanding anything at all about what I did! Any
replies will help.
Thanks,
Girish.
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Girish Kulkarni - Allahabad, India - http://girish.50webs.com
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