Got my book and NetBeans installed, all ready to roll! Woo hoo! 
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Hi, everyone! My name is RoboDuke, and I'm starting a class (with my friend Diane) on Learning Java with the RS Media. It'll be fun, and educational, for anyone interested in the Java programming language and the RS Media.
Class will be held right here on RoboCommunity. We'll start off pretty basic, but get more advanced over time, eventually getting deep into RS Media's Java API.
If you're interested, definitely check out the class schedule and my welcome message, and then post here expressing your interest, so we can get a class roster started.
Already a Java guru? Then you should enroll too. I'll need all the help I can get from the programming geniuses out there to help me answer questions from the newer folks. And please let me know if you already have an RS Media with Robot Extension.
Okay, everyone ... See you in class!
RoboDuke, the Javarian -- your guide to tomorrow's world of Java and robotics.
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November 21, 2007 2:20 PM
November 21, 2007 2:25 PM
And I am here as RoboDuke's side kick to help him with questions. Let's roll! Diane
November 21, 2007 3:23 PM
I would like to learn Java. I do not have an rs media or any typ of software though. Will that be a problem? I do have Microsoft Visual Basics 8 but I don't know if that supports Java or not. assuming it doesn't, will I still be able to take that class?
November 21, 2007 3:36 PM
Visual Basic does not support Java ---but if you have a reasonably new computer, you can install the NetBeans software and you will be good to go. See the original article on the Java programming for the link to the installation.
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November 21, 2007 5:33 PM
i am interested in learning Java too but i am about to undertake some surgery that will probably keep me away from the net for about two weeks,so i will have to catch up.
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November 21, 2007 8:47 PM
Wow got the same starting college jitters I had 20 years ago, can't wait to get started!
November 22, 2007 7:24 AM
I'm in when I remember to bring my book home from the office and get round to installing netbeans.
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November 22, 2007 4:50 PM
Hi all. I'm interested in this Java Section too (because of the poor quality of PS Suite)
Horia Pernea
http://www.roboticage.eu
November 22, 2007 9:23 PM
Just Got rs media have no experience with Java infact no programing experience at all have ordered the book fron Amazon should be here in about a week.
When does the course start?
November 23, 2007 8:16 AM
I'd be interested in overlooking the course but no intention of buying an RS Media as yet and still in the process of learning PHP & MySQL. Hope you don't mind if I pop into the back of the class now and then to listen in on what is said (might end up buying an RS M if it intrigues me enough).
markcra.com
November 23, 2007 1:17 PM
I can't install anything not from microsoft. This computer I am on is a family computer so I can't afford taaking the risk of viruses getting on it. Do you guys know any java programs I can use that are from microsoft?
November 23, 2007 1:59 PM
Software does not make viruses and downloads directly from Sun Microsystems have to be as safe as from Mocrosoft. But the answer is no - Microsoft supports C# - not Java and they are similar but not close enough for these lessons to be used. Sorry.
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November 23, 2007 3:34 PM
Netbeans will not give you a virus. Just make sure you download it from Sun's official site here.
Also, small correction... Microsoft *does* make their own proprietary flavor of Java, called Visual J#, but I agree with Diane that you wouldn't want to try to use that for these lessons. It's too different - would be more headache than it's worth.
Great to see so many signing up for the class.
Rock on!
November 24, 2007 9:51 AM
Being picky - J# is not really Java - it does not have the run-time features created after version 1.1.4 of Sun's Java SDK (and we are currently on 6.0). J# compiles to MSIL instead of byte code and J# projects must be run inside of .NET. You also cannot use compiled Java class files in J# projects because the .Net runtime does not understand Java byte code. Microsoft does try by providing a byte-code converter but that is another story.
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November 26, 2007 8:00 PM
Technical/Mechanical Yes.... Programmer no sir or maam, but want to learn badly enough to be good student & play well with other kiddos too ;)
Book on it's way
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November 27, 2007 12:32 AM
Just wanted everyone to know that class is in session.
RoboDuke, the Javarian -- your guide to tomorrow's world of Java and robotics.
November 27, 2007 5:52 PM
I am going hold back on learning this for now. I got a lot of stuff going on right now. that, and i can't get the software right at this moment. The owner/administrator of this computer has rules about installing things and untill I get his sayso I can't do anything:( It could be a while because he is a computer programmer, is very busy, and is vary cautious about what gets put on this computer especialy because of the last virus mishap I had. Of corse, thats what I get from downloading google earth. Anyway, I will read and follow along when I can and as best I can.
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November 27, 2007 7:32 PM
This is very straightforward and very well taught, especially the video gives a real helpful hands on feel from the teacher, a public thanks to Diane and RoboDuke this is indeed better then I thought it would be!
November 27, 2007 7:47 PM
But it can only be good with your comments and suggestions so let us know what we are doing right and wrong and it will be fun and educational for all!
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November 28, 2007 9:40 AM
Sometimes things sink in a little better like in a class room when you are listening and actually watching a task being done, so the video was super helpful and I am breezing through Eclipse quite nicely. More of this is good because one can get lost with just reading books and text etc
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December 3, 2007 2:20 PM
I've got a question regarding the NetBeans install.
In following the NetBeans installation Doc, the first thing that sends me off into the weeds is that it appears the downlink page linked in the document has changed.
It redirects me to
http://download.netbeans.org/netbeans/6.0/final/
There doesn't seem to be a link on that page labled
5.5.1 IDE with JDK 6.0 update 3
A little proffesorial guidance as to what download package to snag from the new netbeans page would be appreciated.
I've taken some Java training previously, so I'm not too concerned about my slow start. I would like to get up and tinkering though.
ScottE -- Member (always) & Moderator (when needed)
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