Install Java
Before starting the installation check if Java is already
installed:
- Open a terminal window if you are a Mac user or a
command prompt window if you are a Windows user.
- Type "java -version" and press enter. Then, type "javac
-version" and press enter.
- For each of these you should see some text, and then
the numbers "1.6.0_##". (It doesn't really matter what's
after the "_", as long as the first part says 1.6.0). If you
do, then you're all set for class.
- If you see numbers other than 1.6, or get an error
message, follow the links below to install Java on you
computer.
- If you use Unix/Linux or a Mac, click
here
- If you use Windows, click
here
Log in to the Computer Science machines
You can log into any of these machines:
- themis.cs.brandeis.edu
- coeus.cs.brandeis.edu
- If you use Unix/Linux or a Mac, click
here
- If you use Windows, click
here
Change your Password
- If you want to change your password, click
here.
Remember, you must have already logged in successfully
in order to change your password.
Submit your Homework
- Instructions for submitting your homework can be found
here
Recommended Text Editors
When editing Java programs it is helpful to use a text editor
that has
syntax highlighting: key words and common
structures are displayed in different colors, which helps humans
to read the code. For now, we recommend using one of the
following free programs, depending on your operating system:
Any editor that saves plain text documents will work and you
are not required to use the above editors, but you will likely
find it easier to read and write code in them than, e.g., notepad.
Acknowledgments
Guidelines have been written by Parker Porfilio and Amber Stubbs