Isn’t Java Web Start (JWS) supposed to allow web-based distribution of applications? So why would one want to distribute a Java Web Start (JWS) application via CD-ROM? Well, for a number of reasons.

Java Web Start simplifies deployment of applications, but Sun's Plug-in makes the task even easier. See how the Java Plug-in from Sun enables browsers to fetch a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

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.

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Java Web Start downloads the entire application if the application was not previously downloaded. If the application is currently on the client, only new or changed resources are downloaded.

Java Web Start downloads the entire application if the application was not previously downloaded. If the application is currently on the client, but out of sync with the server, only new or ...

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 ...

To install Java, navigate to the Java download page with the Web browser you want to use to open the JNLP file, and then click "Agree and Start Free Download." It's recommended that you disable ...