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--- java:installing_openjdk_and_netbeans_on_windows [2020/08/14 22:46] – [Install Apache NetBeans] mithat
+++ java:installing_openjdk_and_netbeans_on_windows [2020/08/25 02:02] (current) – mithat
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-The following has been vetted for AdoptOpenJDK's OpenJDK 11 (LTS) and Apache Netbeans version 12 (LTS).
+The following has been vetted for AdoptOpenJDK's OpenJDK 11 (LTS) and Apache NetBeans version 12 (LTS).
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 ===== Introduction =====
-This guide takes you through the process of installing [[https://openjdk.java.net/|OpenJDK]] and [[https://netbeans.apache.org/ | Apache Netbeans]] for Java development on Windows 10. To install OpenJDK, we will be using resources created by the [[https://adoptopenjdk.net/|AdoptOpenJDK]] project. AdoptOpenJDK greatly simplifies the process of installing OpenJDK for the typical user.
+This guide takes you through the process of installing [[https://openjdk.java.net/|OpenJDK]] and [[https://netbeans.apache.org/ | Apache NetBeans]] for Java development on Windows 10. To install OpenJDK, we will be using resources created by the [[https://adoptopenjdk.net/|AdoptOpenJDK]] project. AdoptOpenJDK greatly simplifies the process of installing OpenJDK for the typical user.
+Be sure to install things in the order listed.
 ===== Install OpenJDK =====
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 If you wish, you can verify that the installation was successful by doing the following:
-  - Open a commandline prompt ((To open a commandline prompt, press the Windows key, type ''cmd'' in the search bar, and select the Commandline Prompt app.)) and enter ''java -version''. You should see something along the lines of:\\ **openjdk version "11.<version>" 2020-04-14\\ OpenJDK Runtime Environment AdoptOpenJDK (build 11.<version>)\\  OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM AdoptOpenJDK (build 11.<version>, mixed mode)**
+  - Open a command line prompt ((To open a command line prompt, press the Windows key, type ''cmd'' in the search bar, and select the Commandline Prompt app.)) and enter ''java -version''. You should see something along the lines of:\\ **openjdk version "11.<version>" 2020-04-14\\ OpenJDK Runtime Environment AdoptOpenJDK (build 11.<version>)\\  OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM AdoptOpenJDK (build 11.<version>, mixed mode)**
   - In the same window, enter ''javac -version'' (note the 'c' at the end of the command). You should see something along the lines of:\\ **javac 11.<version>**
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 ===== Install Cygwin =====
-If you want a functioning terminal in NetBeans (and you almost certainly do), you will
+If you want a functioning terminal in NetBeans (and you almost certainly do), you will need to install a basic Cygwin environment. Download ''setup-x86_64.exe'' from https://cygwin.com/install.html, start the installer and walk through the wizard as follows:
+    - Install from Internet.
+    - Install into the default location (C:\cygwin64) for All Users.
+    - Set the Local Package Directory to something that makes sense (consider a system-wide location, e.g., ''C:\cygwin64-local-packages'').
+    - Set the Internet connection to "Use System Proxy Settings" (unless you have reason to use something else).
+    - Select a download mirror that’s close to you.
+    - Don’t select any packages to install, just hit Next. (We only need the base installation.)
+    - Review and confirm.
+    - Select "Add icon to start menu". You probably don't want a desktop icon.
 ===== Install Apache NetBeans =====
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 ==== First time run ====
-TDB
+The first time you create a Java project, you will probably be prompted to add **nb-javac Java editing support library** and **JavaFX Implementation for Windows**. Enable both checkmarks and click //Download and Activate ...//, accept the licenses and install.