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Java2 applets without the entire plugin

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tharaka

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Java2 applets without the entire plugin Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:38 AM
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I like to develop applets using new classes in Java2. But the most popular browser (Internet Explorer) needs Sun's java plugin to run them. The problem is the plugin is a hefty download (5MB+). I don't think the visitors to my site will download that just to view my page.

My question is, can't I run the applet by just installing the most crucial part of the plugin (the dlls and stuff - which sould be much smaller) and download the API classes from a server as needed?
Anyone know how I can do this?
If this needs a redistribution of the plugin, am I allowed to do that?


Charles Bell

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Re: Java2 applets without the entire plugin Posted: Aug 11, 2003 1:36 PM
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If you want to use Java 2 applets, then the client has to run the Java 2 runtime environment. I have noticed that with the 1.4.2 revision, installation seems smoother with no conflicts between the microsoft java virtual machine and new version applets.

Instead of routing your users to the java.sun.com site and getting to figure out how to choose the right download, suggest you direct them to the new java site:

http://www.java.com

There is a wonderfully done new splash screen, with links to games, and technology items, and an easy interface to download java.

All they have to do is click download now, and the user is automatically rerouted to an automated java server page which will check the user's configuration and install java for them.

With java installed, you can use ordinary applet tags, and drop all the object embed tag stuff.

Things are much much more improved than just a few months ago.

David

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Re: Java2 applets without the entire plugin Posted: Aug 12, 2003 4:34 AM
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5MB....doesn't everybody have broadband...shame!

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