DrJava for Home

To use DrJava, you also need to install Java 6, specifically you need to install the Java 6 JDK (Java SE Development Kit).  If DrJava complains that you don't have a compiler, that is because you have not installed the Java 6 JDK.  Both Java 6 and DrJava are available at no cost.  If you wish to obtain copies and install them on your home machine, follow these steps.

• Obtain the Software


• You can download Java 6 from the Oracle Java web site or you can get a copy here.
• You can download DrJava from the DrJava web site or you can get a copy here. 


• Install Java 6


• To use DrJava, you need to install Java 6.
• Put a copy of jdk-latest.exe on your desktop.  [If you download Java 6 from the Sun Java web site, it should have a name like jdk-6u16-windows-i586.exe instead of jdk-latest.exe.]
• Double-click on jdk-latest.exe and follow the instructions to install.  Use all of the defaults.


• Install DrJava


• Put a copy of drjava-stable-20100913-r5387.exe on your desktop.
• Double-click on the icon to start DrJava.
• DrJava documentation is available at the DrJava web site.