Simple, lightweight Java IDE... recomendations?

[Buddha Bart]

I just got a Java book and would like to begin working through the chapters/examples, but need an IDE/editor to program in. Normaly i'd just use my linux machine but a lot of the examples in this book use gui tools like input boxes, and I don't run X on the system.
I'd also rather not use notepad/dos because i find dos a real pain in the ass now that I'm so used to bash.
I've tried JBuilder, but it seems very "big program" oriented and way overkill/overcomplicated for what I need.
Basically what I'd like is notepad with a compile button, a run button, and a little window for the debugging display.

so, anyone have any recommendations?

bart

 

[singh]

JCreator (Download the free version).

 

[michaelh20]

You can also download XEmacs or emacs for windows (ton better than notepad) and run the SDK through dos boxes. Not exactly modern, but it works.

 

[manly]

Unix old-timers might find it funny, but Emacs + JDEE is a good lightweight environment. Some of the Java IDEs are so damn disgustingly bulky. 🙁

 

[Whitecloak]

Dick Chase's IDE is the best one I have used & it fits all your requirements.

 

[SendTrash]

I really like Eclipse . It is a free IDE made by IBM. Great with connecting to CVS, error checks your code on the ly, and you can use plugins like JUnit to test your programs. Plus there is no install program.. just unzip the files and run it