Physlets® require Java
version 1.1 and a browser that supports JavaScript to Java communication.
(JavaScript to Java communication is sometimes called LiveConnect.)
Appropriate browsers are available on PCs running Win98/NT/ME/2000/XP and
most UNIX platforms including Solaris and Linux. Currently, Physlet®
Problems will not run on a Macintosh Power PC Classic since the browsers
for this platform do not support both Java 1.1 and Java to JavaScript
communication. (See notes below*.)
On PCs, the Physlets® work
best with the Internet Explorer 4 Web browser or higher. If you are using
Netscape, we recommend Netscape Communicator 4.7. The recommended system
requirements to use Physlets® are: a Pentium 200 with 64 MB RAM with either
Netscape 4.7 or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. Your Internet connection
should be through your school's local area network. Using a 28.8 modem will
result in dramatically increased load times.
Note to Windows XP
users: Your copy of Windows XP may not have shipped with Java installed.
You must then download and install Java. The latest VM is 1.4.1_1. You can
get it directly from Sun http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/.
AOL is not recommended but it usually works. If AOL users have a problem
with AOL's native browser they should try using the Mozilla browser after
establishing their connection with AOL. In at least some versions of AOL it
is necessary to have connected via AOL LInk.
*If you are using OS X (at least, 10.2.1) and Java (at least,
1.3.1) get the latest version of the Mozilla Browser. The Mozilla Browser is the parent of
current Netscape browsers.
Send questions to Carl@CarlAdler.org.
