Hello Dave, Yes, this is true. If this would be my only requirement, I would agree with you. However, the java classes i am going to be taking as a mandatory course will require me to write GUI's. On Jan 30, 2011, at 7:37 PM, Dave wrote: > Haven't done much in way of UI with java (i.e. SWT/swing), but curious > what your particular need is? > > I've done lots in terms of just straight java (utilities pertaining to > data processing/parsing, command line stuff, academia stuff, etc). If > all you're doing is learning java, then this might be the way to go > since all you need is "javac <filename>" and then "java filename" to > run a basic Of course a lot of java can be done without ever touching GUI > code, but this is not an option for me. So once again I ask, if someone knows > what might be causing this please let me know. Florian > program. > > On 1/30/11, Florian Beijers <florianbeijers@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Hi list, >> >> I have tried my hand at Java development a twice now. >> The first time it ended in a complete failure because I couldn't install the >> jdk myself, for some reason the screen was not readable. >> Second time around i first installed JRE (java runtime engine), than the >> java access bridge and finally the jdk. This worked. After that i ran the >> accessbridge setup again to install the necessary files in the JRE that came >> with the JDK. Both times i rebooted my system when prompted. >> Still however the javamonkey and javaferret programs seem not to be >> readable, or at least not the way they should be. >> Also trying some basic javax.swing code elements produced nothing according >> to my screenreader. >> I have referenced my directories with the manual setup instructions, and see >> two inconsistencies: >> - the accessibility.properties file that is supposed to be in c:`program >> files`java`jre`lib`ext` is not there. >> The file could not be found on a global windows search either. >> - Also, where the instructions refer to copying a accessbridge_x_xx.jar , x >> being a version number, I found that i have an accessbridge.jar file, so >> without a version number attached. >> >> I have no idea what of all of this is relevant and I am lost beyond all >> recognition when it comes to solving this riddle. I am very very new to java >> development so it could just be me doing something wrong but I have no idea >> what so if someone can point it out to me that would be very much >> apreciated. >> >> Regards and thanks in advance, >> Florian__________ >> View the list's information and change your settings at >> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >> >> > __________ > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind > __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind