Using NetBeans™ to Compile and Run Java Programs This document is based on NetBeans 4.1 and 5.5. (The document has two sections. The first section covers NetBeans 5.5; the second section covers NetBeans 4.1. But really, the instructions for NetBeans 4.1 and NetBeans 5.5 are almost identical.) For information on other versions of NetBeans, contact the author via email: BeginProg2 at BurdBrain dot com. NetBeans 5.5 1. Download NetBeans by visiting http://www.netbeans.org. 2. Install the downloaded NetBeans program on your computer. 3. Run NetBeans by clicking the NetBeans icon. ‘You see the NetBeans 5.5 opening screen. opm celtvny ame Soma ha ow onstastor 4, Click Create New Project.‘The New Project dialog appears. Grete spe coos rosea 2 (Choose Project GB trerree 1D messin Pucin races © Sorte Destin oes (eva poseaton Javad ubray @ drama tneesingsecos Br serapaoc utneasang ac samt ‘creates anew 1258 application nastaidSIDE pice. 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