I use this forum quite alot. Everytime i log on i am told that i need to download virtual java machine to view the pages poperley. After reading posts on this forum i decided to decline microsofts offer of downloading and i downloaded .SUN Java plug-in (as recommended by posts) Now whenever i log into this forum i get a little java console icon by the clock,But the page looks no different???? What is this plug-in really for? and, Is is needed by IE6? basically im asking do i need it or not? I am a complete novice when it comes to JAVA, I don't know what it really is. All help appreciated, Thanks Dirk.

I don't know much about Java but what I know is that Java is a kind of Programm-Language or an international known way of creating or develop programms and let it works properly as it ment to. It works mostly without seeing it and thats than a good one as long as the programm do what it's made for. For example if you want to pay or do something financial or things that need a lot security most of that kind of programms need Java, also a most internetsites use Java, you can notice it when you can't open a site properly or you're only able to open a part of it...or only with faults.!! Greets...Daniël.

hI I ham having trouble with JAVA and Yahoo Chat. I have downloaded JAVA 3x, but am still told that i may need a more current version of JAVA in order to load the applet for Yahoo chat. Can you tell me if you solved your issue? Thanks Karen