You simply browse to them. In most cases, Web apps don't require any sort of installation, unlike conventional CD-ROM apps and downloadable shareware. Web apps represent the marriage of software and the Web. You run them within the browser by navigating to the site where the app is hosted. Many are supported by advertising and therefore are free to use, while some charge only for the use of higher-end features or for large volumes of data.
ASPs host sophisticated business applications, generally on a subscription or transaction-fee basis.
Client-side Java, which is included in the standard configuration of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. For these apps, classic software considerations such as platform compatibility apply. But these Web-enabled apps may also offer advantages over conventional software, such as remote data storage and the reduction of hardware requirements. Popular browser plug-ins, such as Macromedia Inc.'s Shockwave and Flash. The Shockwave and Flash plug-ins are periodically updated, so users may be prompted to install the latest versions.