a beginner in java needs help

[abcd_nima]

hai there!am a beginner in java.am familiar with c,c++ and object oriented programming principles.someone please suggest me a book or a student friendly site(online materials preffered) that i can refer to ,and improve my java skills.as a beginner i would also like to know the basic differences b/n c++ that am familiar with and java

[ithelp]

You can try java.sun.com .

[peter_budo]

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