Re: running jar files from web. - Tomcat?

From: Hal Rosser (hmrosser_at_bellsouth.net)
Date: 05/31/04

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    "NNTP" <news8080@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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    > I have a jar file that I am running from my PC and it works fine when
    > I launch it with the following command.
    >
    > I type 'java -jar test.jar' and it brings up a window and does what
    > its supposed to do.
    >
    > but the problem is that only I can access it this way, I want other
    > people on the network accessing this as well and so I want to run it
    > from within a webpage so people can click on something and it will
    > bring up same window on their desktop.
    >
    > is this doable with java embedded in html or do I need tomcat or
    > something?
    >
    > anyone?

    I'm no expert, but running within a browser implies running an applet, with
    all its restrictions.
    The applet can access files on the server , but is very limited on the
    client side.
    hope this gives you some direction 

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