Java Technology

The Java programming language is robust and versatile, enabling developers to:

• Write software on one platform and run it on another.
• Create programs to run within a web browser.
• Develop server-side applications for online forums, stores, polls, processing HTML forms, and more.
• Write applications for cell phones, two-way pagers, and other consumer devices.

Developing Java Applications on the Solaris OS
Find out why the Solaris 10 OS provides a strong platform for developing Java applications.

New to Java
What do you need to get started? Which Java technology should you use? This collection of links to articles, tutorials, online books, and software downloads helps you find what you need to start writing applications.

Installing the J2SE 5.0 JDK and NetBeans IDE 5.5 Software Bundle
You can install the J2SE 5.0 JDK software and NetBeans IDE in directories of your choice. You do not have to be a root user to use this installer unless you choose to install this bundle in a system-wide location.

For more information see Java on Solaris.