# README

## NetBeansTM IDE 3.6

NetBeans IDE is an integrated development environment (IDE) for writing, compiling, testing, and debugging desktop applications and web applications for the JavaTM platform. NetBeans IDE includes a full-featured text editor with syntax highlighting and error checking, visual design tools, Ant support, version control system support, and many other features.

### To start the IDE (Microsoft Windows) use one of these methods:

- Double-click the NetBeans 3.6 icon on your desktop.
- Choose Start > All Programs > NetBeans IDE > NetBeans 3.6.
- Start the IDE at the command line `C:\>` netbeans-install-directory`\bin\runidew.exe`.

### To start the IDE (Solaris OS or Linux):

- Type at the command prompt: `/`netbeans-install-directory`/bin/runide.sh`

### To stop the IDE (any platform)

- From the IDE, choose File > Exit.

### To uninstall the IDE (Microsoft Windows)

- Use the Add/Remove Programs utility. Do not manually delete the directories and files.

### To uninstall the IDE (Solaris OS or Linux)

Use the provided uninstaller found at `/`netbeans-install-directory`/_uninst`. Do not manually delete the directories and files.

### Finding Documentation for NetBeans IDE

- The release notes for NetBeans IDE 3.6 are available at http://www.netbeans.org/community/releases/36/relnotes.html.
- A short guide that covers the basic workflow in the IDE and provides tips for greater productivity can be found at http://www.netbeans.org/kb/using-netbeans/36/.
- Help documentation is available within the IDE. From the main menu, choose Help | Help Contents. The Help menu also provides links to other useful documents.