Java Plug-in, Applet Viewer, and Web Start (AIX, Linux, and Windows only)

The Java™ plug-in is used to run Java applications in the browser. The appletviewer is used to test applications designed to be run in a browser. Java Web Start is used to deploy desktop Java applications over a network, and provides a mechanism for keeping them up-to-date. Note: Java Plug-in and Web Start are available only on AIX®, Linux®, and Windows systems, not on z/OS®.