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							Readme for Java

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The Paraglyph Press
Java 2 Black Book
                     JDK 5 Edition
CD CONTENTS
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Contents
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This companion CD-ROM contains elements specially selected to enhance
this book.

In the folder "Codes", you'll find all the codes from the book, arranged
by chapter.
(The examples preceding Chapter 6 are very short. We have inserted some
codes of Chapter 4, keeping the inconvenience of the reader in mind).

There is no special preparation needed for
installation. Just copy the files to your hard disk. Note: Files stored
on CD-ROMS are treated as read-only by your operating system, so first
you should make them read/write files. For example, in Windows Explorer,
you can right-click a file on your hard disk—not on the CD—select
Properties,
then deselect the read-only box).

On this CD-ROM, you'll also find the following Java demos and
applications:

1. Gel (gelrc39.zip)
Gel is a Java IDE that is written in a language other than Java and is
natively compiled for Windows. Unlike other Java IDEs available, this is
very small and very quick. This small size does not come at the expense
of features however. Gel has all of the features you would expect in an
IDE including syntax highlighting, code completion, parameter hints,
smart project management and more. You can have the best of both worlds,
great features, small size and fast performance. In other words, it works
great on suboptimal hardware and consumes little memory. It works as an
excellent Editor, code assistant and a sincere project manager to also
integrated preview of servlets and JSP in J2EE and many more.

2. BlueJ (bluejsetup-205 installer)
BlueJ is an integrated Java environment specifically designed for
introductory teaching. It provides an easy-to-use teaching environment
for the Java language that facilitates the teaching of Java to first year
students. With special emphasis on visualization and interaction
techniques, it is easy to create a highly interactive environment that
encourages experimentation and exploration. In short, BlueJ supports
fully integrated environment; graphical class structure display;
graphical and textual editing; built-in editor, compiler, virtual
machine, debugger, etc.; easy-to-use interface, ideal for beginners;
interactive object creation; interactive object calls; interactive
testing and; incremental application development.

3. JCreator (jcrea350.zip)
A complete editor for Java, includes project management, project
templates, syntax highlighting, line numbers, class views, support for
multiple compilers, wizards, a customizable interface and more.

4. JDK commander (jdk_commander_v47a.zip)
With JDK Commander, you can avoid having to learn an IDE before learning
the language. JDK commander lets you edit/compile/run/debug your codes
more easily. There is an extremely little tool configuration work for
getting your first program to run. You will be asked to locate the
directory with the JDK tools and your preferred editor. That's all! You
can completely forget (at least initially) about setting the classpath,
sourcepath, options and other confusing things. You need to just press
javac for compiling, then press java to execute!

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Limits of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranty
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Although the author and publisher have taken every precaution when
preparing this CD-ROM, they make no expressed or implied warranty of any
kind and assume no responsibility for errors or omissions.

No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with or arising out of the use of the information, exams, or
programs contained herein.

The author and publisher do not guarantee any level of performance or
test proficiency as a result of using the information and programs
contained on this CD-ROM.