How would I distribute a game without handing out the .java's and .class's? Sorry if this was already asked. Also, could someone explain how I would get it to be distributed, as well as how to make it distributable? Thanks!
I'd say it's impossible. You can't execute the program without the .class file. Are you expecting magic to happen?
> How would I distribute a game without handing out the .java's
A *.java file is just the source code. There is no need to distribute the source code.
> and .class's?
Well, that's another problem. You could a) compile to native code, or b) run your game on a server and not allow users to download any client code. Otherwise, *.class files will contain the byte codes necessary to run your program on a JVM.
> Sorry if this was already asked.
It *has* been asked, numerous times. Why not just search?
> Also, could someone explain how I would get it
> to be distributed, as well as how to make it
> distributable? Thanks!
Compile to native exe, distribute an executable JAR, Java Web Start, etc.
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Compile to native exe, distribute an executable JAR, Java Web Start, etc.
What are all those? ^
> What are all those? ^
Don't worry about it yet. First things first:
http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/
Read that, and apply that knowledge to questions like the one you just asked.
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