TabletPC Software Install

To begin using the TabletPCs for use as a software development platform, some software needs to be installed. Please work informally to help each other out in downloading, installing and testing the software. We may add additional packages in the future as they become necessary.

All the software we are installing is free!

We will use Eclipse as our IDE for Java development. In particular, download Eclipse IDE for Java Developers.
We will also be using Java SE 6. In addition to Java itself, documentation is also available from Sun.
The Eclipse installation should also include Ant as well as JUnit.

Here is a test source file: RaceGame.java
You can create a New Java Project and add this code to it. Run it as an application.
Note: This is just a quick test, normally we will create Ant build scripts to compile and execute code.

To help with communications among teammates especially if you can't work face-to-face, you might also install Skype.
http://www.skype.com/

Microsoft has the Ink Art, paint program which utilizes the tabletPC in the TabletPC Experience Pack
You might also want to get some experience using Windows Journal and the stylus. An opensource project similar to Windows Journal is Jarnal
You may also be able to get Windows Journal installed under Windows XP (it is already on Vista and tablet PCs).

Consider customizing your desktop, adding another browser, updating your virus protection etc.

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