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Kiwwa · Jun 16th, 2005, 7:45 AM

Hey, i've recently had a lot of time on my hands, and have had a "Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours" book sitting around for a lonnnng time.

I'm working through it, but have only made it so far as chapter 2, simply because I can't get either JCreator or NetBeans to compile basic java code.

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class bigdebt {
	public static void main(String[] arguments) {
	int debt = 446000000;
	debt = debt / 1440;
	system.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt);
	}
}

Can't really get simpler than that, huh?

Anyway, in both, I get the error

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C:\Programming\Java\bigdebt.java:5: package system does not exist
        system.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt);
              ^
1 error

Process completed.

I HAVE compiled this a few years ago, is this a problem with my installation of the JDK, or has Java just come SO far over the years?

Dizzutch · Jun 16th, 2005, 8:07 AM

the System class is case sensitive, try

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System.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt);

The clue is in the error, "package system does not exist"
Dizz

Kiwwa · Jun 16th, 2005, 8:11 AM

Ah, I see, i'll be more careful with my capitalisation in the future.

Dizzutch · Jun 16th, 2005, 8:15 AM

Java can be tricky like that, especially with included classes and functions. Luckily the error messages are clear..

skuinders · Jun 16th, 2005, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwwa

Ah, I see, i'll be more careful with my capitalisation in the future.

attention to case is a good habit to have in the world of computers... especially if you ever plan to work with *nix.

Jun 16th, 2005, 7:45 AM	#1
Kiwwa Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	New to Java - Compiling Error Hey, i've recently had a lot of time on my hands, and have had a "Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours" book sitting around for a lonnnng time. I'm working through it, but have only made it so far as chapter 2, simply because I can't get either JCreator or NetBeans to compile basic java code. (Toggle Plain Text) class bigdebt { public static void main(String[] arguments) { int debt = 446000000; debt = debt / 1440; system.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt); } } class bigdebt { public static void main(String[] arguments) { int debt = 446000000; debt = debt / 1440; system.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt); } } Can't really get simpler than that, huh? Anyway, in both, I get the error (Toggle Plain Text) C:\Programming\Java\bigdebt.java:5: package system does not exist system.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt); ^ 1 error Process completed. C:\Programming\Java\bigdebt.java:5: package system does not exist system.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt); ^ 1 error Process completed. I HAVE compiled this a few years ago, is this a problem with my installation of the JDK, or has Java just come SO far over the years? Last edited by Kiwwa; Jun 16th, 2005 at 7:47 AM.

Jun 16th, 2005, 8:07 AM	#2
Dizzutch Professional Programmer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 441 Rep Power: 4	the System class is case sensitive, try (Toggle Plain Text) System.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt); System.out.println("A minute's worth of debt is $" + debt); The clue is in the error, "package system does not exist" Dizz __________________ naked pictures of you \| PFO F@H stats

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Dizzutch Professional Programmer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 441 Rep Power: 4	Java can be tricky like that, especially with included classes and functions. Luckily the error messages are clear.. __________________ naked pictures of you \| PFO F@H stats

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