JAVA TIPS

 Java is a programming language designed to be a cross-platform system that would allow a program to be run on different computer platforms including Windows and Mac's and all the popular web browsers.

   Some features of our website use Java, including the Drop-it game. Internet Explorer, AOL and Netscape browsers all support Java but these capabilities may need to be enabled through adjustments to the browser.

Here are some tips for how to check your browser to make sure Java is enabled for you browser and other things to do if you are having trouble seeing the Java features of our site.

First of all whatever browser you are using, make sure you have the latest version.

Browsers and where to get the latest versions
Browser Website Minimum Version*
Internet Explorer http://www.microsoft.com/ie4.01
Netscape Navigator http://www.netscape.com4.08
Netscape Communicator http://www.netscape.com4.5
AOL http://www.aol.com4.0

*indicates the minimum version that is required to run our Java games and website features.

Next check to make sure that your browser's support for Java is enabled:

(A) INTERNET EXPLORER

Version 3.02 and up is Java capable.
Version 3.02 :
1. Click on "View" (inside explorer on toolbar)
2. Click on "Options"
3. Click on "Security" Tab
4. Click on "Enable Java Programs" (at bottom of tab)

Version 4.0 or 5.0:
1. Click on "View"
2. Click on "Internet Options..."
3. Click on "Advanced" Tab
4. Scroll down to Java VM
5. Make sure "JIT Compiler for Virtual Machine Enabled" is checked
6. Restart Explorer

(B) AOL
Only the 32bit version has full Java capabilities.
To see which version you have click HELP at the top of the screen and click "About AOL" If it says "AOL 3.0 For Windows" or "AOL 4.0 For Windows" you have full Java capabilities.
1. Click Members or MY AOL (at the top of the screen)
2. Click PREFERENCES
3. Click WWW icon
4. Click Advanced tab and select "Enable Java JIT Compiler"
5. Click the Security tab and select "Enable Java Program"
6. Click apply
7. Click OK

(C) NETSCAPE
Netscape 3.02 and up is Java Capable
Netscape Navigator 3.02
1. Click "Options" (on tool bar)
2. Click "Network Preferences"
3. Click "Languages Tab"
4. Click "Enable Java"
5. Click "Enable Java Script, Click "OK"

Netscape Navigator 4.0 (includes Communicator)
1. Click "EDIT" on tool bar
2. Click "Preferences"
3. Click "Advance"
4. Click to turn on the first 5 items.