Both the access bridge and latest version of Java, jre and sdk, are available from Sun Micro Systems http://java.sun.com. I have used the book "Thinking in Java" by Bruce Eckel, Mindview Inc, for some time and really enjoy it. It is available in paper from Prentice Hall publishing or online from Mindview at http://www.mindview.net. The online book is in html format or older versions are available in Ms-word format. He also has a number of other books that look pretty good. The older versions of the book are available for free but the current version costs about $25. He also has some CD roms for the books as well as answer guides. Best, J. R. -------------------- J. R. Westmoreland E-mail: jr@xxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: blind-it-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blind-it-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Charles Black Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 6:37 PM To: nfb computer science list; blind it list; blindtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [blind-it] Java Query: I am interested in getting involved with Java Programming. I haven't done this in about 7 years. I am sure this technology has changed. I am also a blind user and remember that the Java bridge had to be used. Is this still the case? Does anyone know where I can obtain Java 1.4.2 SDK, the JRE, and any other thing I will need to start exploring refamiliarizing myself with the Java language. If the Java bridge is still used, where might I obtain that? Any assistance pertaining to the Java language would be appreciated! Charles E. Black _______________________________________________ The Blind-IT mailing list. Archive at //www.freelists.org/archives/blind-it To unsubscribe, send an email to blind-it-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word 'unsubscribe' in the subject. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ The Blind-IT mailing list. Archive at //www.freelists.org/archives/blind-it To unsubscribe, send an email to blind-it-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word 'unsubscribe' in the subject. _______________________________________________