Paul, try the following 2 web sites.

1. jEdit

http://jedit.sourceforge.net/

jedit is an Open Source, Free(under GPL), editor written in Java. Been
around about 5 years, is under active development, has plug-ins that
should meet every need. Excellent editor, and not just for Java.

2. Sun ONE Studio 5 Standard Edition

http://wwws.sun.com/software/sundev/jde/index.html

Sun One Studio is a Net Beans implementation of a full blown,
Java-centric IDE with forms designer, Swing controls, etc., etc., i.e.,
everthing but the kitchen sink. There are 2 versions of Sun ONE, the
Standard Edition which is free, or the J2EE version(Enterprise Edition)
which is not.(this one not only has the kitchen sink, but the
dishwasher as well).

HTH
Ruben


--- Paul Schmidt <wogsterca@...> wrote:

> I know this is off topic, but is anyone using a good Java IDE tool,
> preferably freeware, must be Jaybird compatible. I am new to Java,
> and
> see a myriad of choices, so if anyone can recommend a good tool....
>
> Thanks, PaulS
>
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