Java and Eclipse and Linux… Oh, my!
Posted by: Andrew Healey in Java, Linux, Open Source, TechnologyI have been flipping between Windows and Linux for quite some time now and I’ve finally decided to stick to Linux for the remainder of my “vacation”. I’ve been looking into object oriented programming for a while. I think it’s time I either get serious about technology or get out of the sector.
Java offers a unique opportunity. Sun has announced plans to open source java and it is beginning to take shape. I think this will help guarantee it will be around a while. On top of that, Java and C# share a lot of similarities so it won’t lock me in to one language for life. I find I actually use more Java based programs than C# based. So, I began looking into learning Java and found that it is a real pain trying to get any software in this part of the world. I plugged in my linux hard drive and found that I already had Eclipse installed (an open source IDE (Integrated Development Environment)). Next thing I knew, I had everything in front of me to begin coding away. The best part is, it is all free. Free as in beer. Free as in speech.
A little searching on the web found a plethora of Computer Science courses related to OOP and Java. And people wonder why I love the internet and open source so much.
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July 26th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Missed you there for a few days… Do you need us to find any software for you and send it?
Well, to us Washingtonians - it’s still hot here. But it’s supposed to cool down for the weekend so it will be a little more pleasant for getting some projects completed. Back porch cover is about done and have almost completed another circuit of the sprinkler system - an acre is a lot of area to drag hoses and sprinklers around on.
If people like you and your unit weren’t doing exactly what you’re doing - it’s possible that folks like us would lose a lot of our free-doms. So remember: there’s no such thing as a free lunch. We remember every time we think of you! Thanks guys!!
Dad & Wendy
July 26th, 2008 at 3:58 am
Thanks, Dad. I have everything I need. Wish I could be there to help with the heavy lifting.