doubts

[Sathya Jith]

I have some doubts could somebody answer them
1.Is JSDK an outdated Kit ?
If so to use something like Tomcat where do I get guidance ?
2. Can I use MS access to handle data with Java.
What about SQL Server ?
3.What are the strong points in using Java for non web based
applications if any ?
4.Why does the cursor shiver when I am typing this topic ?
Can you fix it as this must be a Java Issue as I feel.
I have lots of other doubts I will come back after some time.

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Sathyajith

[Ajith Kallambella]

Let me take a byte off your Q3
3.What are the strong points in using Java for non web based
applications if any ?
Portability - Write Once Run Anywhere
Robust - Strong type checkings, error control, exception handling etc, better than other similar languages.
Ability to Support native interfaces - so that you don't have to throw away good things "that other language" has to offer.
Garbage collection - bonus feature for free!! Makes programs less prone to accidental free()s.
Concurrent - support for threading with a lot of API classes that are thread-safe.
Object oriented - and so all the goodies that comes with that.

Remember, Java was never (initially) written for the Web!
Just my two cents worth..
Ajith

[Jesse Tilly]

1.Is JSDK an outdated Kit ?
If so to use something like Tomcat where do I get guidance ?
The JSDK was/is a reference library. It's not so much outdated as it's not "ready for prime time". Tomcat/Jakarta has a lot of documentation, start there.
2. Can I use MS access to handle data with Java.
What about SQL Server ?
Yes, via JDBC and a Type I driver. This is also known as the JDBC-ODBC bridge. I strongly reccommend that you do not use this driver. It is buggy and unsupported. For SQL Server, there are 3rd party Type II and Type IV JDBC drivers both free and for charge. If you don't need a full blown transactional database, check out Cloudscape. It's cheap and very functional as a simple persistent data store.
3.What are the strong points in using Java for non web based
applications if any ?
The previous post attacks this well.
4.Why does the cursor shiver when I am typing this topic ?
Can you fix it as this must be a Java Issue as I feel.
Are you typing in a Java-based browser? The web page is a simple HTML form.
Jesse

[Sathya Jith]

Ajith and Jesse ,
Thanks a lot for clarifying my doubts.
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Sathyajith