Hey I've been googling for this but didnt get a straight answer. I thought I read it somewhere but I'm not sure.
So, I am just wondering if
Java can be used to create "normal", installable applications with .exe files and stuff.... You see, I am taking a Java class at college but all we do is make
applets for web pages which doesn't even seem like a worth while thing to learn since I literally NEVER come across them on the internet... probably because people need to have the JRE installed before they can use the applet, and if they dont, they wont bother wasting their time.
Anyway, I used to want to learn C# to build some applications I had ideas for... but I read that Java is more safe and powerful, plus I am already learning it.. so would I still be able to do the same things in Java?
I'm also kind of confused where to start.. I installed NetBeans but have had some trouble actually using it... so I am sticking with Notepad++ which is what I use for my applets for my class, and then compile them with javac.exe
Thanks for your help. Also please maybe suggest a good book or links for me to check out... I am more interested in program/applications than just web applets.