plug-ins
Summary:
Some web sites request that the "Java" runtime environment
is installed & loaded on your computer to be able to interact with
their site. Information on where to download the required software and
how to activate the programs in Internet Explorer.
Purpose:
To help you verify that your computer will allow java-based
programs to operate on your computer. To provide examples of the types
of web sites that use java to interact with your computer, mobile device
or internet-enabled cell phone.
What is Java?
Advice:
Some Internet browser features will not work on web sites that use the Java or
the JavaScript programming language to interact with your computer- unless
you
install add-on
software to enhance the browser.
Most sites will prompt you to download & install a fairly large run time
program- 10 MB+. It will allow you to watch and interact with certain videos, games
and sound files. If you already have the Java software installed, a small coffee
cup icon (see sidebar) will appear in the bottom right of your screen indicating
it is loaded and the proper browser add-ons are enabled.
We are not pleased with Java code that will allow scripts or applications to
run outside your browser, unless required by your system administrator.
For Internet Explorer:
If you want to verify that your Internet Explorer browser will work with Java,
follow these steps:
1.-
Start up your browser. In the Tools menus, Select - Manage Add-ons.
2.- You want to highlight "Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer."
Under the Enabled portion, you should see entries in reference to Sun Microsystems,
such as Sun Java Console & SSVHElper Class".
PS- You may find a few add-ons you don't want enabled. This would be a good
time to disable them, such as ActiveX, Browser Extensions & Toolbars you are
not
using
and
some
tracking
programs- AOL,
Poker, etc.
To allow Java to operate using ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer use the following steps:
1.- Start up your
browser. In the Tools menu, select Internet Options.
2.- In the Security tab, click on the Custom Level button.
3.- In the
Security Settings window, ensure that various ActiveX Controls are enabled.
(There are several- don't afraid to ask to be prompted, since some sites
do not ask permission in a straight forward fashion.)
4.- Click OK.
5. In the Security
tab window, click OK again.
You can click on JavaScript runtime to get the software for free. We suggest you only download directly from the author, Sun Microsystems at www.java.com.
