[Boyan]

Hello.

Even if I'm starting with C++ next semester (in two weeks), I'd like to start learning Java at home. Despite the huge amount of tutorials all over the net, I'd like to ask you for advice.

I'm using Ubuntu Linux 7.10. I know I need Eclipse. What else do I need? Is there a big difference with programming small basic programs on Windows and Linux? Anything else which I have to know?

Thank you so much for you answers.

[PennyBoki]

The the best thing about Java (for me) is that it's a cross platform language. That means there is no difference on which OS you compile and run the code, because of the JVM(Java Virtual Machine).

http://en.wikipedia....Virtual_Machine

So I say you need to install the JVM and you're ready to go

Here: http://www.java.com/...nload/index.jsp

[1lacca]

The JVM won't be enough, you need the JDK!
Some helpful tutorials.

[Tom9729]

The Java 6 JDK should be in the Ubuntu software repositories. Open up your package manager (Synaptic), and search for/install it.

Eclipse should also be in the repos.