[zgall1]

Could someone tell me the name of a good Java text editor/compiler for Mac OS X? Thanks a lot.

Zack

[Kristoff]

vi / javac



Are you looking for an IDE?

Then try SunOne Studio or Netbeans.

[zgall1]

Thanks a lot for the suggestions.

Zack

[absmiths]

javac is pretty much the only compiler worth using - since any other compiler will probably introduce compatibility issues (at least of javac has a bug it and the code it generates have been through rigorous testing by Sun).

I use Project Builder to edit files, and sometimes BBEdit. On Windows I use Forte - it works very well. IDEA is also rather excellent, but pricey and doesn't work on OS X very well.

[Kristoff]

Originally posted by absmiths:

I use Project Builder to edit files, and sometimes BBEdit. On Windows I use Forte - it works very well.

Why not Forte on OSX? I have used Forte aka SunOne Studio on OSX for ages. Works great.

[tobli]

IDEA is really great too. It's not free, but you can download a demo and try it for 30 days.

[damosan]

Originally posted by zgall1:
Could someone tell me the name of a good Java text editor/compiler for Mac OS X? Thanks a lot.

Zack

There is no such beast.

Though I like JBuilder. You can get it from Borland for free.