Can you use Java libraries in a VB.net program?

Question

I\'m wondering if a Java library can be called from a VB.net application.

(A Google search turns up lots of shady answers, but nothing definitive)

Answer 1

You could use JNI to instantiate a virtual machine and then use Java Classes. It will be some fun, though, because you would need to use C++ as a bridge between VB.Net and Java.

This article in java world has a quick tutorial on how to use Java from C++ and viceversa.

http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/javatips/jw-javatip17.html