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Astrophysics
Science
Project
Integrating
Research and
Education
Interactive Java Labs
Java1.02 |
Java1.1 |
Java1.2 (Recommended)
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The ASPIRE interactive labs were written in Sun Microsystem's Java
language in order to allow for uniformity of appearance and functionality
across the various web browsers and computer platforms. Unfortunately,
support is neither uniform nor universal. Below are sections detailing the
various levels of support we provide, along with links to collections of
labs supported by the respective versions. NOTE: Your browser must
be java and javascript enabled to view/use them. Please give us your
feedback. If you encounter problems
please visit our ASPIRE Support Page, or
write to
support@cosmic.utah.edu.
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There is also a
Lab Components Tutorial.
This is a walk through explaining how to use our labs
in a classroom environment.
This is intended for teachers that were unable to attend
an Aspire In-service.
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Java was first introduced in the Netscape3.0 and Internet Explorer3.0
line of browsers. These and later versions of both browsers Both provide
native support for Java 1.02.
Go to Java1.02 Labs
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While the Netscape4.0 and Internet Explorer4.0 line of browsers began
providing native support for Java1.1, the following collection of labs
utilize an extension to the Java libraries known as the "Swing" set. This
extension requires the use of the Java1.1 Plug-in and is currently only
available for IBM compatible PC's (Netscape3 and upward, I.E. 3 and
upward). Below we offer a Java1.2 section which provides access to the
same labs via different Plug-in along with improved performance and
additional features. Use of the Java1.2 Plug-in is recommended. The
Java1.1 labs are maintained as a convenience for those unable to
transition to 1.2.
Go to Java1.1 Labs
Download the Java1.1
Plug-in
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Java1.2 (aka Java 2) represents the maturing of the Java platform. It
offers considerable improvement in runtime support, full platform
independence, as well as numerous additional programming features.
While not currently available without the support of the Java1.2
Plug-in, native support is anticipated in the coming release of
Netscape 5.0 and possibly in Internet Explorer 5. Java1.2 will be the
version under which all subsequent ASPIRE labs will be developed.
Moreover, we plan to continue development with 1.2 beyond the upgrade
cycle of Sun and the browser vendors in order to provide a consistent
environment to the educational community and give them an opportunity
to catch up with the heretofore rapidly moving technology.
Go to Java1.2 Labs
Download the Java1.2 Plug-in
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