java help

[wo1olf]

So installed the latest versions of java sdk. The last time i knew that i ha to set up the classpath variable on win XP. Do i still need to it on vista or it is already done?
If so how is it the same way as in xp?

[kirupa]

I don't know if it is automatically done for you, for I use Eclipse to develop/test Java apps. In Vista, you can go to your Control Panel and start typing in environment in the search field, and you will see a link to set the Environment variables.

:P

[wo1olf]

I don't know if it is automatically done for you, for I use Eclipse to develop/test Java apps. In Vista, you can go to your Control Panel and start typing in environment in the search field, and you will see a link to set the Environment variables.

:P
thnks a lot; but i still got one question. In their installation guide they say to edit the path variable in the user variables. But i don't see any "path" variable; should i create a new one?
// offtopic: i just visited eclipse site; and it looks usefull is more practic to use it while learning java or i can still use textpad & prompt command?