I've got a better example.

Post #38,374 by static 5/12/02 8:39:37 AM Reply	I've got a better example. The bank with my day-to-day account uses a Java applet for over-the-web account management, like paying bills, viewing online statements, etc. I often use it from behind a V.90 modem. It doesn't take any longer to load than most pages on the web. I also found another applet from the same bank used to query their share price. Also quite small. Your HMO's applet is either far too large or their server was being very slow and very difficult. You should find an email address and tell 'em; they might be wondering why it's not very popular and have no idea why. Wade. "All around me are nothing but fakes Come with me on the biggest fake of all!"
Post #38,481 by tablizer 5/13/02 2:41:25 PM Reply	Exception to the rule Your HMO's applet is either far too large or their server was being very slow and very difficult. I have had multiple slow experiences with different applets and different machines. If developers bust their balls, then yes one can make a smaller applet (usually by moving as much of the biz logic to the server as possible. Which brings up another issue: biz logic on the client is relatively easy to reverse engineer. Bytecode labelers and analyzers readily exist.) It is moot anyhow, because MS is pulling the plug on most Java in their browsers, making it even less consistent than before. The Java Applet model is pretty much dead.
Post #38,485 by imric 5/13/02 2:55:53 PM Reply	Huh? MS is pulling the plug on most Java in their browsers, making it even less consistent than before So - the divergent version of 'java.not' produced by MS is gone, with no return in sight - they aren't putting out a version that would be forced to actually be Java. This makes Java less consistent... How? Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised... Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.

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