I know this is a real newbie question, but how can I make actual .exe files in JAVA?

[bcyde]

Is there any way to make JAVA executables? I remember hearing J++ and Symantec's Virtual Cafe (or something like that) can do it, but is there any other (free :}) way. If not, which one is better in terms of compiling? Does one compile better (more efficiently, speedier) than the other and how easy would it be to use J++ if I want to keep some semblance of portability.

[DHunter21]

Do a search for exe on this site. The question has been answered many times. Here's the most recent thread:
http://codeguru.developer.com/bbs/wt/showpost.pl?Board=java&Number=5534&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5