Most java applets are used for menus and Times Square news tickers. They also have the potential for delivering educational applications over the internet. The disadvantage to Java is they load slowly compared to other web media. Version 2 of this plug-in is included. A newer version is available.
Many websites employ multimedia audio and video files.
While most audio and video formats are included in the latest versions of Netscape and Internet Explorer, some sites use other formats. Most of the plug-ins are free . QuickTime 3 also allows embedding of links within the movies and can provide textual dialogs or subtitles while the movie plays. This plug-in lets you view audio and video in realtime. ACIS has a RealPlayer broadcast site to sample this plug-in.