How to make my Java destop application show an image before it starts?

Question

I'm using NetBeans IDE 6.8 (Mac Version). which tool of their GUI builder will assist me in doing this?

What I want is is to show the user an image while my application is loading for couple of seconds before I show him the application. How can I do that? initializing

Answer 1

If you have Java 6 installed, checkout the Splash-Screen tutorial.