Moving from VB apps to Java

[Johnnie100]

I currently work in a Microsoft shop, developing applications in VB, but our client builds are taking longer and longer with the distribution of more and more dll's, OCX's etc.

We have been offered a Java application that does exactly the same job as a VB application and are interested in giving it a try in a standalone area, but haven't much idea about what is required on a client build to get such an application working - ie do we need to install the Java virtual machine or what? Bearing in mind that all our clients are windows based.

Any help, advice or pointers to useful sites would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[JohnYingling]

I do not know much about Java but I do know that you need the JVM to run it.

http://www.VBResizer.com

Generate Forms/Controls Resizing/Tabbing Class

http://www.VBCompare.com

Compare Code (Text)

http://www.VBSortGen.com

Generate Sort Class in VB or VBScript

 

[AdaHacker]

If there's a Java forum here, you might be better off asking this there.
I don't know much about Java either, but I would guess it probably depends on the program. If it's just a Java applette (sp?) that you run in a web browser, then just the JVM that comes with your browser is probably enough. If it's a full-blown Java application, then you may need some support classes. In that case, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) will probably have everything you need. You can download the latest version from Sun's Java site at

http://java.sun.com

. You can also find documentation there that may help get you started. Good luck!

 

[habibcs]

well, it depends on application,
n many parameterz.
wht ur vb app does? whts client reqrmnt..
JAVAs app r very short compare to size..
but r resource hungary.. since layerd paltform independent..

it also depends on
Operating system platform...
jdk 1.1 of microsfot implememtaiton is already includd in all the versions prior to windowz XP.(shit stuf.. loly-pop)

also if u r using swing.. then u need jvm runtime from Sun, whihc is avlbl for free...
there r many other thinz..
well java can actually suffice all client reqmnts..
if ne problmm occurs. the simplest thing is tht.. make ur own setup.. tht is very similar to ur clients requirement.. n then check suitable thigns n paramneters with JAVA prototype... hey JBUILDER is a kewl IDE..
n also if u r giving AWT only soltuion.. old M$ VJ++6.0 can also help u a lot..

now, u can think, wht u need to do...
ne quetion.. then ask here