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=  Java Breadboard Version 1.0  =
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The Java bread board software is a simulation tool that replicates the hardware d
evelopment environment used in laboratory sessions, allowing you to test out ideas 
and develop designs at home. The software JavaBreadBoard.zip can be downloaded from:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/javabreadboard/files/

Double click on this file to unzip it to your local drive. To execute this Java 
program you must have a Java runtime environment and virtual machine installed on 
your computer. This software may need to be installed and can be downloaded from:

http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

At the time of writing this document the current Java runtime environment for the
Windows operating system is: Jre-6u17-windows-i586-iftw-rv.exe. Note, you will 
require administrator rights to install this code.

The simulation software can be started at the command prompt or by double clicking
on the supplied batch file. To launch this program at the command line you first need
to open a command prompt:

Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt

At the command prompt type:

c:
cd c:\temp\JavaBreadBoard

This will move you to the directory containing the simulator’s class file directory
hierarchy. To launch the simulator at the command prompt type:

go.bat

Alternatively you can double left click on this batch file from the file browser.


