Java Support

Java is a "platform-independent" programming language that was adopted by ASPIRE in the past. While it has served us well, we are currently making a switch to Macromedia's Flash Player for our content. This is mostly because it is so much easier on you.

To ensure that you can run our Java applets, please be sure to download the latest version of your favorite browser (Internet Explorer [mac version] or Netscape Navigator). Generation 4 and newer versions of these browsers come Java enabled, so installation isn't necessary. If you can't upgrade for some reason, go to Sun's [MRJ Plugin for mac] site and download their plugin.

If you are using a Macintosh and having problems with the Java activities, please download either Netscape 6.2 or Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh as well as the MRJ Plugin. These newer versions (especially Netscape) fix common problems with previous releases concerning scripting and Java.

Due to the complexities of Java, we suggest you contact us with your problems so that we can address them personally.