I havent had any problems with Netbeans (on Vista). When I downloaded there was an option to download the Java & Netbeans in one bundle, so I went for that option.

But my laptop will be crashing anytime soon, i can sense it. Since the weekend it freezes constantly, I have to do emergency shutdown & reboot 3 or 4 times a night & and thats just in the 2-3 hrs i have since i come home from work. I've tried downloading new drivers etc, but still the same.

Back on topic, today i got some info in the mail about a certain racing database, been around since the 80's. I was interested, until i saw the price, lol. Almost 3 grand each year, add another $1100 for some back data to kick you off & another $660 for data updates, almost 5 grand. Just have to perservere & learn to DIY.

footnote: I'll need that cash for a new pc anyway