java code programmer for mac (classic)?

Question

I need a good program (or any program) that writes java code so u can create programs on it. But the catch is it has to be for a Mac Os 9 or earlier (if any of you have a mac that isnt an osX you understand what i am going through) please help if you can. thanks

Answer 1

According to the URL below:
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6: Is there a J2SE release for Mac OS 9 and earlier?

The latest Mac OS Runtime for Java on Mac OS 9 provided a 1.1.8 Java VM. There are no plans to bring any versions of J2SE to Mac OS 9. If you are looking to make use of certain extension APIs on Mac OS 9, such as Swing, JavaHelp, or the newer Collections API, keep in mind that you can download 1.1.x versions of these libraries from http://java.sun.com.
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I don't readily see anything about a JDK (Java Development Kit) available for "Mac OS classic" or "Mac OS 9"...sorry.

Answer 2

Hello bob,

That's very difficult as Java Virtual Machines have really gotten more popular with Mac OS X. Maybe you can check here:

http://developer.apple.com/java/

I would recommend you going to VersionTracker in the Mac OS 8/9 section and do a Java search there, or here:

http://www.versiontracker.com/macos/

Best of luck to you, Bob.

--Rick