Coding/Compiling Java in KUbuntu

[bandan]

I was learning Core Java in WInXP , but I have no clue how can I code and compile in KUbuntu?? [] .. Can i do it in Console?..using "vi hello.java" to create a file and then code it and then compile it...??...any links on coding in linux ...etc etc... plz help

[Azmo]

Re: Coding/Compiling Java in KUbuntu

First of all, you will need a Java Development Kit installed.
sudo apt-get install sun-java5-jdk or sun-java6-jdk should do that for you.

Then you can use any editor/IDE you like to create your source files and have them compiled.