Java JDK.
The Java JDK is essential but is included in the NetBeans IDE below. If
you choose a different or no IDE, then you will need this. Select
JDK 6 Update 7. By default, these files will be placed in C:\Program
Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_07; we call this the Java JDK folder.
Java JDK
Documentation. This is optional but useful. Select Java SE 6
Documentation and then unzip the files in your Java JDK folder.
Useful Packages.
All Useful Packages. Download and unzip in C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_07\jre\lib\ext.
BlueJ .
Download and execute the appropriate installation program.
DrJava. Download the most
recent stable release to an appropriate folder and set up a
shortcut to it.
Eclipse. Download
Eclipse IDE for Java Developers, unzip the file in an appropriate
folder (e.g., C:\Program Files), and set up a shortcut to the
application (e.g., C:\Program Files\eclipse\eclipse.exe).
JCreator. Download the LE
version (this is the free one) and run this installation application.
jGrasp . Download and run this installation application.
NetBeans.
Select JDK 6 Update 7 with NetBeans 6.1 and run this installation
program.