how to run sample swing program

[manju latha]

iam new to the swings.
can anybody tell how to start my swings
examples. For example to run this program below
what the directory like jdk(?) must i have to be.
and any classpath required to put for them.
also i request whats the procedure to run this program.
import java.awt.*;
import javax.swing.*;
public class JButtons extends JFrame {
public static void main(String[] args) {
new JButtons();
}
public JButtons() {
super("Using JButton");
WindowUtilities.setNativeLookAndFeel();
addWindowListener(new ExitListener());
Container content = getContentPane();
content.setBackground(Color.white);
content.setLayout(new FlowLayout());
JButton button1 = new JButton("Java");
content.add(button1);
ImageIcon cup = new ImageIcon("images/cup.gif");
JButton button2 = new JButton(cup);
content.add(button2);
JButton button3 = new JButton("Java", cup);
content.add(button3);
JButton button4 = new JButton("Java", cup);
button4.setHorizontalTextPosition(SwingConstants.LEFT);
content.add(button4);
pack();
setVisible(true);
}
}
thanx.

[Chantal Ackermann]

download the JDK Standard Edition Version 1.4 from java.sun.com. follow the installation instructions.
(and the instructions on how to setup the classpath!)
go to the directory where you placed the sample file (on linux: console/xterm, on windows: dos/commandline)
type:
$ javac JButtons.java
this will compile the file and create JButtons.class if successfull.
to run the example type:
$ java JButtons
remember to leave the class-ext off.
if you run into problems, post again.

[Sayed Ibrahim Hashimi]

What Operating system are you using? And post any errors you are having.