The next-generation Java Plug-In, introduced in Java SE 6 Update 10, provides powerful new capabilities to applets in the web browser, while improving the overall reliability and functionality of applets in a backward-compatible manner.
The next-generation Java Plug-In, introduced in Java SE 6 Update 10, provides powerful new capabilities to applets in the web browser, while improving the overall reliability and functionality of applets in a backward-compatible manner.
Summary of new/improved functionality
- Improved reliability
- Improved user experience
- Applets launch in the background
- Built-in JNLP (Java Web Start) support
- Per-applet command line arguments
- Heap size, Java 2D API acceleration options
- Improved Java/JavaScript programming language integration
- Improved Windows Vista support
- Signed applets now work correctly in Protected Mode Internet Explorer