task switching with java

[Stevoie]

I need to write a program that allows me to switch tasks in windows 98, like pressing alt-tab. And also i would like this to be in a window which is always on top.

Does anyone know any classes that I can use.
Thanx in advance.

 

[Stevoie]

any ideas?

 

[Stevoie]

no?

 

[HavaTheJut]

Do you mean switching tasks within the JVM or on an OS level? Because if your trying to do that with the OS, Java is not the right language. HavaTheJut

 

[Stevoie]

Yeah I like to be able to switch tasks at the OS level, but I don't think it's possible and your reply seems to confirm that.
Thanks for the reply
StevoIE

 

[HavaTheJut]

Im not saying that its not possible, because I'm sure that you can use native classes to find a way to do this. However, doing so would go against the principles of a machine-independant langauge. Other languages are able to interface with the native environment much more seamlessly, but if you really want to use java, go ahead. I was going to say that it couldnt hurt, but now that I think about it, it would be a lot more painful . HavaTheJut

 

[Stevoie]

I'd prefer to use java, its the language I'm most familiar with and I know java can access the Win32 APIs using microsoft's JDirect. This would only ever run on a win98 p/c anyway. But I understand how it would be more painful, I was just hoping someone else had looked into it.

Thanx for the advice
Stevo