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Installation and configuration

Step 1: Install Java Development Kit

psychWithJava requires Java Development Kit (JDK) version 5.0 or above. The propriety version is available from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/index.html. (Follow the link to download Java SE). Another option is using the open source Java Development Kit openJDK available at http://openjdk.java.net/
  • Linux: Please consult your distribution's documents. Usually major linux distributions pack openJDK in their releases. A sample propreity JDK installation on Fedora 7 is here.
  • Mac OS X: Latest JDK version for Mac OS X can be found at developer.apple.com/java/
  • MS Windows: There are no special instructions for Windows installation.

Step 2: Dowload the psychWithJava package

Download psychWithJava.jar and save it on your filesystem. The exact location does not matter.

Step 3: Setup your OS and/or development platform

Depending on your preferences, choose one of the following:

Next Step: Create and run java projects

Now you are ready to test your installation. For this you can try the HelloPsychophysicist example.