Software and System Requirements for JavaFX Technology
January 2010
This document provides the system and software requirements that must be met before using the JavaFX 1.2 technology. The JavaFX 1.2 technology runs on Windows and Mac OS X. A Beta release of the JavaFX 1.2 SDK is provided for the Ubuntu Linux and OpenSolaris operating systems. Each of the following JavaFX tools and technology components has been tested by using the listed platforms and technologies.
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NetBeans IDE 6.8 for JavaFX 1.2 Requirements
Before you install the IDE, the following software and system requirements must be met, especially for the Java SE Development Kit. Otherwise, you cannot proceed with the IDE installation. The installation of NetBeans IDE for JavaFX includes the JavaFX SDK.
| Windows | Mac | Linux (Beta) | OpenSolaris (Beta) | |
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| Processors | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum (2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent recommended) | Dual-Core Intel, PowerPC G5 | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum (2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent recommended) | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum (2.8 GHz recommended) |
| Operating Systems | Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions) or Windows 7 Ultimate (certified for 32-bit editions) | Mac OS X 10.4.10 minimum | Ubuntu 8.04 LTE | OpenSolaris 2009.06 |
| Memory | 512 MB of RAM (2 GB recommended) | 512 MB of RAM (2 GB recommended) | 512 MB of RAM (2 GB recommended) | 512 MB of RAM (2 GB recommended) |
| Disk Space | 778 MB of free disk space (1 GB recommended) | 778 MB of free disk space (1 GB recommended) | 778 MB of free disk space (1 GB recommended) | 778 MB of free disk space (1 GB recommended) |
| Web Browsers | Internet Explorer 6 minimum, FireFox 3.0 minimum | Firefox 3.0 minimum, Safari 3 minimum | FireFox 3.0 minimum | FireFox 3.0 minimum |
| Java SE Development Kit (JDK) * | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended). | JDK 5 Update 16 (version 1.5.0_16) minimum ( Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 7 or Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 2 or later ) | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended) | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended) |
| Media |
Requires GStreamer. For more information, check its documentation. The default GStreamer version is 0.10.18. To determine the media that GStreamer supports on your system, use the gst-inspect command.
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Requires GStreamer. For more information, check its documentation. The default GStreamer version is 0.10.21. To determine the media that GStreamer supports on your system, use the gst-inspect command.
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| Apple QuickTime Player | 7.5.5 minimum is required to run the JavaFX Mobile Emulator, which is currently available only on the Microsoft Windows platform. System restart is required after QuickTime installation. | |||
| DirectShow Filters | MP3 and AMR splitters and decoders are needed (for example, K-Lite Codec Pack) for the JavaFX Mobile Emulator. |
* The JDK installation includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
JavaFX 1.2 SDK Requirements
The JavaFX 1.2 SDK Includes the JavaFX compiler and runtime tools, graphics, media, web services, UI controls and rich text libraries to create RIAs for the desktop, browser and mobile platforms. Ensure that you meet the following requirements prior to installing the JavaFX 1.2 SDK on your system.
| Windows | Mac | Linux (Beta) | OpenSolaris (Beta) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processors | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum | Dual-Core Intel, PowerPC G5 | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum |
| Operating Systems | Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions) or Windows 7 Ultimate (certified for 32-bit editions) | Mac OS X 10.4.10 minimum | Ubuntu 8.04 LTE | OpenSolaris 2009.06 |
| Memory | 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended) | 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended) | 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended) | 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended) |
| Disk Space | 256 MB of free disk space | 256 MB of free disk space | 256 MB of free disk space | 256 MB of free disk space |
| Web Browsers | Internet Explorer 6 minimum, FireFox 3.0 minimum | Firefox 3.0 minimum, Safari 3 minimum | FireFox 3.0 minimum | FireFox 3.0 minimum |
| Java SE Development Kit (JDK). * | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended) | JDK 5 Update 16 (version 1.5.0_16) minimum ( Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 7 or Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 2 or later) | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended) | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended) |
| Media |
Requires GStreamer. For more information, check its documentation. The default GStreamer version is 0.10.18. To determine the media that GStreamer supports on your system, use the gst-inspect command.
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Requires GStreamer. For more information, check its documentation. The default GStreamer version is 0.10.21. To determine the media that GStreamer supports on your system, use the gst-inspect command.
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| Apple QuickTime Player | 7.5.5 minimum is required to run the JavaFX Mobile Emulator, which is currently available only on the Microsoft Windows platform. System restart is required after QuickTime installation. | |||
| DirectShow Filters | MP3 and AMR splitters and decoders are needed (for example, K-Lite Codec Pack) for the JavaFX Mobile Emulator. |
* The JDK installation includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
JavaFX 1.2 Production Suite Requirements
The system requirements for JavaFX 1.2 Production Suite depend on some of the system requirements for Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
| Windows | Mac | |
|---|---|---|
| Processors | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum | Dual-Core Intel |
| Operating Systems | Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions) | Mac OS X 10.4.10 minimum |
| Memory | 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended) | 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended) |
| Disk Space | 30 MB of free disk space | 30 MB of free disk space |
| Web Browsers | Internet Explorer 6 minimum, FireFox 3.0 minimum | Firefox 3.0 minimum, Safari 3 minimum |
| Screen Resolution | 1024x768 pixels (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card | 1024x768 pixels (1280x800 pixels recommended) with 16-bit video card |
| Java SE Development Kit (JDK) * | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended) | JDK 5 Update 16 (version 1.5.0_16) minimum ( Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 7 or Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 2 or later) |
| Adobe Illustrator |
Adobe Illustrator CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS4 |
Adobe Illustrator CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS4 |
| Adobe Photoshop |
Adobe Photoshop CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS4 |
Adobe Photoshop CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS4 |
* The JDK installation includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
Other Configuration Requirements
If you want to install all the components together (NetBeans IDE 6.8 for JavaFX 1.2 and the JavaFX 1.2 Production Suite), you must meet the following requirements. Note that the JavaFX 1.2 SDK is bundled with NetBeans IDE 6.8 for JavaFX 1.2.
| Windows | Mac | |
|---|---|---|
| Processors | Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) 1.8 GHz minimum | Dual-Core Intel |
| Operating Systems | Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions) | Mac OS X 10.4.10 minimum |
| Memory | 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended) | 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended) |
| Disk Space | 808 MB of free disk space | 808 MB of free disk space |
| Web Browsers | Internet Explorer 6 minimum, FireFox 3.0 minimum | Firefox 3.0 minimum, Safari 3 minimum |
| Screen Resolution | 1024x768 pixels (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card | 1024x768 pixels (1280x800 pixels recommended) with 16-bit video card |
| Java SE Development Kit (JDK) * | JDK 6 Update 13 minimum ( JDK 6 Update 14 recommended). | JDK 5 Update 16 (version 1.5.0_16) minimum ( Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 7 or Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 2 or later) |
| Apple Quicktime Player | 7.5.5 minimum is required to run the JavaFX Mobile Emulator, which is currently available only on the Microsoft Windows platform. System restart is required after QuickTime installation. | |
| Adobe Illustrator |
Adobe Illustrator CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS4 |
Adobe Illustrator CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CS4 |
| Adobe Photoshop |
Adobe Photoshop CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS4 |
Adobe Photoshop CS3: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS4: Required for JavaFX 1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS4 |
* The JDK installation includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).