I’m a fairly experienced programmer (Pascal, C, C++, VB6) and I distribute some of my specialised (Windows/VB6) applications on the Internet. The time has come when I need to re-write these applications to run on other platforms - Mac/Linux as well as the various flavours of Windows. I understand that Java may be the answer.

What say you?

Assuming that the answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’ …
I’ve never programmed in Java – and don’t have any system tools, etc. – what would be the best place to acquire those tools together with suitable training? Free or very cheap would be good.


Any information or advice very gratefully received.

Dave