Java applets were introduced in two dominant browsers, Netscape Navigator 2.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0. Early on, it was clear that applets behaved differently in each browser.

The idea behind that scenario is good. However, since the applets are located on different pages, the Java API in AppletContext will not help you develop the idea completely — but this tip will.

When Java burst on the scene, applets were the stars of the show. It was already clear that the HTML browser was a wonderfully universal application platform, although not a very rich one.

Of course you probably know how the story goes. A few years later, I started seeing some interesting Web pages that were downloading things called ''Java applets'' into my browser and running them ...

Another piece of old, insecure web infrastructure is about to be killed off. Oracle says that it's discontinuing its Java browser plugin starting with the next big release of the programming language.

A Java update for Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7 sets Java applets to not run automatically on all browsers, expanding a feature that was first introduced to Safari in April. A Java update for Mac OS X 10 ...

The security breach at hand results from a flaw in the functionality of the Microsoft VM with respect to the way it handles a digitally signed Java applet. Under ideal conditions, a Java applet ...

In addition to security fixes, the new update will also make changes to how Java applets—Web-based Java applications—are handled and presented in Web browsers that have the Java plug-in enabled.

His frustration is palpable, especially since the latest Java update, which requires code-signing, broke applets he’s had up and running for more than 15 years. In April, Oracle instituted a ...

In addition to security fixes, the new update will also make changes to how Java applets — Web-based Java applications — are handled and presented in Web browsers that have the Java plug-in ...