Hello, my name is Ryan May and you have found my page covering the basics of Java applets. Applets are a powerful and easy way to insert images, add multimedia, handle form events, and insert images onto your web site. Applets are based on the Java language and can enhance the appearance and dynamics of any web site.
Applets have many capabilities for enhancing web sites, but there are a few restrictions to applets.
First, your web browser must be able to run Java. For example, Internet Explorer 3.0 and Netscape 3.0 and later versions are Java-enabled browsers. However, there are browsers that do not support Java, so in order for those people to view your site the way that is intended you must either provide an alternative image, sound, etc., or leave a message telling that person that an applet is supposed to be in that area. Second, security is a serious issue with applets because they are downloaded to the browser as soon as that web page is opened. For example, someone could create a malicious applet that could contain a virus, and if you enter that sight the applet with the virus is downloaded automatically to your computer.