>>>A book I've been working through is Thinking in Java and it's helpful. Lot's of coverage of programming fundamentals through text with many well chosen examples. The CD contains the text of the book, the example code, as well as a complete book on C++ for Java programmers -- an introduction to the syntax for those unfamiliar. Won an award a year back for best book on Java from one of the journals.
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>>> Jay
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>>>>Anyone know a decent on-line Java tutorial site?
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>>>>Thanks
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>>Both of those books and the source code are available for FREE on the author's home page...
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>>http://www.BruceEckel.com
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>Only for the older version of the book covering Java 1.1.
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>If you want to code applets for browsers, and, with MS dropping Java 1.1 support from XP that seems to be less relevant, that version of the book would be useful.
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>Otherwise, if you're looking at developing with the current standard -- 1.2/1.3 -- you'll want to get the book if you want to add to the library. Besides, the cover has a cool "Craftsman" style graphic (if you're into Arts and Crafts style homes and furniture you'll catch the reference).
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> Jay

I see that Len gotcha updated with the skinny. The version available on the site is "Thinking in Java, 2nd Edition, revision 12" and does cover Java 2, including Swing classes and applets. A good read, I agree.

The "cool" graphic can be snagged too. :-)