CroftSoft / Library / Tutorials
David Wallace Croft
2007 Oct 30 Tue
The is my checklist for setting up a new Windows personal computer (PC) for Java software development using free and Open Source development tools.
Enable the Internet connection.
Launch the pre-installed anti-virus software and scan.
Install updates at Microsoft Windows Update. windowsupdate.microsoft.com
Install Microsoft Windows Defender and scan. www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/
Install the Mozilla Firefox web browser. www.Mozilla.com
Install Yahoo Toolbar Anti-Spy and scan. toolbar.yahoo.com
Install the Java Software Development Kit (SDK) to directory "C:\jdk". http://java.sun.com/javase/
Install the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE). www.eclipse.org
Follow the "Eclipse Setup" tutorial instructions. www.CroftSoft.com/library/tutorials/eclipse/
Install the OpenOffice office productivity suite. www.OpenOffice.org
Install additional development tools listed at CroftSoft Links. www.CroftSoft.com/library/links
Update the graphics card driver.
Create an administrator account.
Create user accounts without administrator rights.
Enable the guest account.
Create a desktop folder named "shortcuts" and move all shortcut links on the desktop into it.
Set the desktop icons layout to auto-arrange.
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