Java applets fuelled Java’s initial growth. The ability to download code over the network and run it on a variety of desktops offering a rich user interaction proved quite compelling. However ...

users must already have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) with the Web Start application installed. Some operating system vendors, such as Apple, install these components by default. Unfortunately ...

Because Java Web Start determines which version of the Java ... Netscape Navigator/Communicator and other browsers simply click on a link to download and run applications, said company officials.

Java Web Start allows you to deploy full-featured applications using your Web browser, bypassing complex installation procedures. See if Web Start is right for your build and deployment process.

So why would one want to distribute a Java Web Start (JWS) application via CD-ROM? Well, for a number of reasons. For larger applications, a complete installation can still be a major download ...

This article originally appeared in Builder AU. Remote clients can access and run applications on their local machines by using the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP). JNLP applications are ...

Since JNLP files are simply Java Web Start files that open applications through an Internet browser, any browser that works in Windows 8.1 will open a JNLP file as long as you have Java installed.

BANGALORE, INDIA: Java Web Start is a great technology for deploying lightweight client applications. It even supports automatic updates. One of Web Start's less understood features is the ...

Running on top of the Java 2 platform, Java Web Start caches the programs locally and automatically downloads updates on startup. The Java apps are packaged for deployment using the Java Network ...