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NetBeans, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), is primarily utilized by developers to build applications using Java and other programming languages such as PHP and C++. NetBeans is compatible with three major operating systems: Windows, OS X, and Linux. Although installing NetBeans on a Linux system may require some time, the process is relatively straightforward.
Steps
Installing the Java SE Development Kit
Download the Java installer. NetBeans necessitates the latest version of the Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your computer. You can obtain the latest JDK version from the following link: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Set up the JDK. Launch the command terminal on your Linux system by pressing CTRL + ALT + T. Then, execute the command: “rpm -ivh filename.rpm”.
- Replace “Filename” with the actual name of the JDK installer file you obtained.
Wait for the installation to finish. You'll receive a notification in the command terminal when the JDK installation is complete.
NetBeans Installation
Get NetBeans. Visit netbeans.org/features/index.html to grab the latest NetBeans IDE installer. Click on “Download” to initiate the download process.
Execute the NetBeans installer. Access the command terminal on your Linux system by pressing CTRL + ALT + T. Then, input the following command: “chmod +x filename”.
- In the command, replace “filename” with the actual name of your NetBeans installer file.
- This action will open the NetBeans setup window.
- Note: If the installer window fails to appear, try the following command instead: /home/'username'/Downloads/'filename'
- Replace 'username' with your profile name and 'filename' with the name of the NetBeans file.
Initiate the setup. Click on “Next” located on the Welcome page within the NetBeans setup wizard to commence the process.
Accept the License Agreement. Proceed to the next page where you'll encounter the license agreement for the NetBeans application. After reviewing it, mark the Accept section and click “Next” to proceed further.
Install JUnit. If you wish to include the JUnit package during the NetBeans installation, agree to the license terms and select “Next.” Alternatively, you can opt to skip this step and omit the installation of the JUnit package.
Select the installation directory. On the subsequent window, you'll be prompted to specify the directory for installing the NetBeans application. If you prefer a custom location, click “Browse” to navigate to your desired directory. If you're content with the default location (recommended), simply click “Next” to proceed.
Choose the default JDK for installation. You'll then be prompted to select the JDK to install alongside NetBeans. If you have a specific JDK preference, select it from the drop-down menu. Otherwise, if you're fine with the recommended JDK package, proceed by clicking “Next” to advance to the next step.
Install GlassFish Server Open Source Edition. If prompted during setup, you can opt to install it in a specific location on your computer by clicking “Browse,” or accept the default installation directory by selecting “Next”.
Install Apache Tomcat. If this step is part of your setup process, you have the option to install it in a specific location on your computer by clicking “Browse,” or accept the default installation directory by selecting “Next”.
Review the summary. Navigate to the Summary page of the setup to ensure all required components are selected for installation and that your computer has adequate memory to support the application. Click the “Install” button to initiate the process once you've finished reviewing the summary.
Complete the setup. After the installation process concludes, click the “Finish” button to complete the NetBeans installation on your Linux system.
Helpful Tips
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The installation process may vary over time, depending on the version of the installer you receive.
