[Biojava-l] Getting Started

[Joe Davison]

I'm trying to get started with BioJava.   I've been looking at  BioJava 
in Anger and it seems like a great resource.

However, the "How do I get and install BioJava" section leaves a little 
to be desired.  I'd already found the page it links to, and perhaps 
it's what needs updating.  The problem is particularly acute for those 
not around other users where one can ask a question. There's no real 
"here's what you need first" info there comparable to the "You will 
also need" section.

The link to the Download area leads to confusion, in that there are 6 
or 7 directories full of multiple versions of probably wonderful 
things, but somehow I doubt I really need to download the whole mess to 
get started.

Perhaps somewhere there could be a short Readme.txt  that says "If 
you're just getting started, start with these files: ....  Then check 
out the tutorials." or some such.

Thanks.

joe davison