If you just want to learn Java, you don't even need Eclipse. You just need the Java SDK and a text editor (like vi or Notepad in Windows)... On Sat, 2004-11-13 at 11:24, Bob Hartung wrote: > Hi all, > I am just starting to play with Java. What parts of the huge > Eclipse project to I need to download to get the basic IDE and > begin learning? > > TIA > > BOB