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NetBeans - The Only IDE You Need
The NetBeans IDE is a free, modular, standards-based, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) written in the Java™ programming language. The NetBeans project consists of an open source IDE and an application platform, which can be used as a generic framework to build any application. The IDE runs on many platforms including Windows, Linux, Max OS X and Solaris; it is easy to install and use straight out of the box.
Java™ Anywhere - Sensor Networking:
Sun SPOT - Sun Small Programmable Object Technology
An experimental platform created to inspire developers to build the next great toy, sensor, communication device - who knows - using Sun technology. Sun SPOT devices include a flexible hardware platform as well as the software and tools to make it easy to innovate, experiment, and prototype whatever a developer can imagine.
The Sun SPOT is a small, wireless, battery powered experimental platform. It is programmed almost entirely in Java™ to allow regular programmers to create projects that used to require specialized embedded system development skills. The hardware platform includes a range of built-in sensors as well as the ability to easily interface to external devices.
For extensive information on Sun SPOT, please explore Sun Spot website.
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