1. Overview NetBeans 8.0.2 is a legacy version of the Apache NetBeans IDE (originally developed by Oracle). It was released in November 2014 and primarily targeted Java 8 development, though it also supported Java 7, PHP, C/C++, and HTML5/JavaScript.
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Since the project moved to the Apache Foundation, older Oracle-era releases are no longer available on the main netbeans.apache.org download page. However, they remain accessible through official . 2. Official Download Sources | Source | URL / Access Method | Authenticity | |--------|---------------------|----------------| | Apache NetBeans Archive | https://archive.apache.org/dist/netbeans/netbeans/8.0.2/ | ✅ Official, GPG-signed | | Oracle Technology Network (OTN) Archive | Requires Oracle account; link from NetBeans 8.0.2 release notes | ⚠️ Legacy, but original | | GitHub Releases (Apache Mirror) | https://github.com/apache/netbeans-releases/tree/main/netbeans/8.0.2 | ✅ Unofficial mirror of Apache archive | Recommendation : Use the Apache archive for direct, no-login access. 3. Available Installer Files (Apache Archive) Inside the Apache archive folder 8.0.2/ , you will find: netbeans 8.0.2 download archive