[java] *.java to *.exe

You can't. There are some 3rd party programs that let you do that, but I heard they got problems. What you probably want to do is make a .jar archive. Then, you can double-click on it and it will open the program, which is probably what you want.

Or use a exe wrapper. The only problem would be that they would still need the JVM...

*.java files are just the java source code, similar to *.c or *.cpp files in function. To turn them into a java application you're going to need a java compiler. Personally, I like the BlueJ IDE, but I know people who would rather use NetBeans, so look around for an IDE that suits you. Java is a cross platform language that runs off of a "virtual machine" on the platforms that support Java. Generally, you would embed Java into an HTML document and have a web browser start the Java application when the HTML page was opened. You could look into Java Web Start if you wanted to package a Java App that could launch itself.

Hope this helps.

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Original post by Foxostro *.java files are just the java source code, similar to *.c or *.cpp files in function. To turn them into a java application you're going to need a java compiler. Personally, I like the BlueJ IDE, but I know people who would rather use NetBeans, so look around for an IDE that suits you. Java is a cross platform language that runs off of a "virtual machine" on the platforms that support Java. Generally, you would embed Java into an HTML document and have a web browser start the Java application when the HTML page was opened. You could look into Java Web Start if you wanted to package a Java App that could launch itself. Hope this helps.

I want my java file to run on windows machine without any JVM. Just regular ".exe" file. I dont want to use J# compiler cos its crap.
So maybe there is some other method to compile java file into windows executable file .

There is Excelsior JET:
http://www.excelsior-usa.com/jet.html
,but it costs money.

Then there is the free gcj: http://gcc.gnu.org/java/

Both will probably have their issues. In particular if you use awt.

You could also include the jre with your application if you don't mind adding 15MB to it.

Or even better, stick with c++.

Using statical compilation kinda limits life of your application. Standard .jar files would jump in speed on multicores, and with new instrucitons sets, statically compiled ones would just be buggy and crawl. The only advantage would be if your user would expect exe because he didn't experience anything different, and you are unable to educate him a little.
Then wrapper, or link on desktop would do wonders.

Thanks a lot everybody.
I will try "Excelsior JET". If it's OK, maybe I"ll even purchase one.

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Original post by cpp_boy Thanks a lot everybody. I will try "Excelsior JET". If it's OK, maybe I"ll even purchase one.

excelsior JET still uses the wrapper exe method for anything involving a AWT or Swing. If these applications are just command line stuff, then you will be fine, it will compile to a straight exectuable. Otherwise, the user will still have to install a JVM.

There is a way in JSmooth to include the JVM/JRE within the application. The only problem with this is that it is 15mb bigger, and of course isn't cross platform, and doesn't get updated with new JVM updates...

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Original post by H_o_p_s There is a way in JSmooth to include the JVM/JRE within the application. The only problem with this is that it is 15mb bigger, and of course isn't cross platform, and doesn't get updated with new JVM updates...

all of those aren't as important as getting people to actually run your program.

Tell me please, is it legal to sell my software with JVM (in one package)???

From Sun's JRE 5.0 license:

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B. License to Distribute Software. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and restrictions and exceptions set forth in the Software README file, including, but not limited to the Java Technology Restrictions of these Supplemental Terms, Sun grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license without fees to reproduce and distribute the Software, provided that (i) you distribute the Software complete and unmodified and only bundled as part of, and for the sole purpose of running, your Programs, (ii) the Programs add significant and primary functionality to the Software, (iii) you do not distribute additional software intended to replace any component(s) of the Software, (iv) you do not remove or alter any proprietary legends or notices contained in the Software, (v) you only distribute the Software subject to a license agreement that protects Sun's interests consistent with the terms contained in this Agreement, and (vi) you agree to defend and indemnify Sun and its licensors from and against any damages, costs, liabilities, settlement amounts and/or expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with any claim, lawsuit or action by any third party that arises or results from the use or distribution of any and all Programs and/or Software.

THANkS. This was very helpful. And I must admit, that JAVA is real fun ;)

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Original post by cpp_boy THANkS. This was very helpful. And I must admit, that JAVA is real fun ;)

no it's not. it's a pain in the ass.

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Original post by capn_midnight Quote: Original post by cpp_boy THANkS. This was very helpful. And I must admit, that JAVA is real fun ;) no it's not. it's a pain in the ass.

someone didn't take a coruse in Java and get "Java is Great" drilled into their head by the instructor.

Java is great, for what its good for.

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Original post by Talroth Quote: Original post by capn_midnight Quote: Original post by cpp_boy THANkS. This was very helpful. And I must admit, that JAVA is real fun ;) no it's not. it's a pain in the ass. someone didn't take a coruse in Java and get "Java is Great" drilled into their head by the instructor. Java is great, for what its good for.

Java's great if you're willing to do it Java's way. Sometime's it's a pain in the ass. It's elegant for complex projects.. but I keep expecting it to collapse in on itself like a dying star.

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Original post by capn_midnight Quote: Original post by cpp_boy THANkS. This was very helpful. And I must admit, that JAVA is real fun ;) no it's not. it's a pain in the ass.

It seems for this very reason I'm writting a new video codec in Java.

Naw you are trolling. I'm sometimes worried what school instructors will do with Java name. Stupid teacher, or wrongly designed lesson, and students would get: bad background, distaste for Java, or any form of programming, or they would get "is API for that then I'd do it" abilities. Luckily they are teaching C# as well. (So flood of students like this: The teacher asked us to write a program that would count all even numbers from 0 to n. How can I do it? Could you write a source code for me? Would hit other new languages as well.)

No, I program in Java all the time. In fact, it's almost exclusively. I'm considered by my professors to be a very good programmer and computer scientist. It's still a pain in the ass.

Ever tried C compiler that required maximal length for variable, or funcion name to be at most 8 characters long?
Creating somethin complex elsewhere than Java could be pain in the ass.