Software Download Instructions for Dr. Java: New Option 1: Go to your class TEAM and then proceed to the General Channel and click on the Files tab. You will see a folder titled Class Materials, this folder contains files that are "read-only". You will see a Dr. Java application file that you should be able to copy and paste to your desktop. If you have trouble trying to copy the file, try the download option. Once downloaded, move the file to your desktop. This application does not need to be installed and includes the Eclipse compiler. Upon clicking on the file to open it: 1. Reply always to the opening prompt regarding file associations 2. You can go to edit, preferences, Display Options, Fonts to make the display larger so it is easier to see
Old Option 2:
STEP #1) Your first step is to install the Java JDK Compiler at
When you click on the JDK download link above, save the file to your hard drive in a new folder called _temp then double-click on that file from windows explorer to run and install the JDK on your home computer.
STEP #2) Install JDK in Step#1 above first.
Once JDK is installed, power PC down and reboot… then install DrJava from DrJava Software Download (6MB) *** Use Current Stable Release App ONLY! Not the Beta version!!