An applet needs to be unique, not something cute or a constant irritant. Our Java-scripted cover delivers, at random, one of three different large cover graphics. The original cover also had applets that delivered multimedia information about the stories. The current version provides this same cover idea, plus new graphical interest to draw the reader into the articles. On some stories, Access Online also provides readers with optional videos that enhance the story and add dimensions to the magazine not possible previously.
Some videos download immediately, others arrive only upon request.
Video size is included as a clue to the amount of download time the reader can expect.