Question from a beginner

[M . Patel]

I would like to learn Java, I have a good understanding of C.
can you recommend 
1] Which versions(distribution) of Java, Linux, openwindows and any
development kits to go for.
2] Any resources to learn Java.
3] What machine spec I would need to develop code.

More questions from a newbie

[M . Patel]

I know I should RTFM but there are so many FMs to read :} 
so here are the questions that would make these java posts more
understandable

what is SWING?
what is lesstiff (i understand its a linux(3) command but what does it do,
and why does every other post talk about it.
What is the diffrence between java 1.1.7 and 1.2
I intend to write some kind of z80 emulator in java, Any ways of doing this
properly.
How do you start thinking in Objects and not functions and variables.
Which is the  quickest way to get java certified, is it easy?
Do people program in Java for the love of Java or for the money, or for the
love of money?
Whats the meaning of life?

Regards
Mo

Which Linux distribution gives least problems with java dev

[M . Patel]

Currently I have SUSE  and Red Hat both released around the same, June 1998.
sitting on my computer desk.
I want to avoid any pain with JAVA 2.0, netscape, IDEs, JDKs  so which is
best supported when all the new JAVA goodies come out.



Regards.
Mo

Sprites, 2D bitmap and classes available

[M . Patel]

Any body recommend Freely available Sprites, Bitmap, and Sound classes that
are available. Java ofcourse.

RE Sprites, Bitmaps Java classes

[M . Patel]

>>Just what does this have to do with Java on LINUX?
Simple I want to write Java Games on Linux, surely this is not unheard of.

Is it 1.2 or 2.0?

[M . Patel]

Is the next, version that we are all waiting for 1.2 or 2.0? We should at
least klnow which version to wait around for while it is Beta tested