Upon its release it caused quite a stir in the programming world as webmasters everywhere hurried to get a copy and learn how to use it. User groups also formed quickly to pass on information to other users. You click on something, it goes and gets it and brings it back to you. With Java, users can receive information instantaneously. For example, they could create a continuously updated stock ticker on their home page.
Users assemble programs from prefabricated chunks of computer code.
Instead of downloading text and images, the users can take a browser called HotJava and download applets, which run on the user's machine. ON DECK One of the Internet's most basic and popular features is e-mail. Many agencies may not realize this, but they probably aren't using their e-mail system to its fullest potential. This is where Quarterdeck and a program called ListStar come into play. ListStar helps governments connect with constituents by using listserver mailings and e-mail on demand.