Instructions for installing Java and jGrasp Install Java: 1. Download Java Development Kit (JDK) from the Oracle website. It is recommended you download Java 8, or the latest version, if you prefer. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/ 2. Click Java DOWNLOAD and scroll down to chose the latest update available for your operating system. You may see one or more panels labeled Java SE Development Kit 8uXX - where XX stands for the version #. Choose the latest. Accept the License Agreement Villanova University CSC 1051 www.csc.villanova.edu/~map/1051 Dr. Papalaskari 3. Find out if you are running Windows in 64bit if you are using OS 7 • Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. o If "x64 Edition" is listed under System, you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows o If you don’t see "x64 Edition" listed under System, you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows The edition of Windows you're running is displayed under System near the top of the window. 5. Download the appropriate version of Java JDK for your system. Only one will work with your operating system – either MAC or Windows 6. Double click the file to run the installer. Click on it and read the instructions to download Java to your home computer Choose your Operating system, link Microsoft Windows. You want the JDK 8 ------------------------------------------------------ jGRASP is a fundamental development tool that will make developing Java easier. After you have downloaded Java SE development kit, go to the following website http://www.jgrasp.org/ 1. On the left, click on Download Villanova University CSC 1051 www.csc.villanova.edu/~map/1051 Dr. Papalaskari Install jGrasp: ------------------------------ 2. Fill out the requested information. and then scroll, You do not want the Beta version. 3. Choose either Windows or Mac OSX Let JGrasp install on your home computer You are now ready to create programs, compile them, and test them on your computer. Villanova University CSC 1051 www.csc.villanova.edu/~map/1051 Dr. Papalaskari .