How does Applet work?

I wonder if anyone can help me out. I'm totally new to all of this like Java, applet. I want to an applet called Fadetext.class. But I wonder how to do it. like how can I upload it. Do I need any programs to buy to write an applet? Can i write an applet through geocities? Please someone help..

x-man

Re: How does Applet work?

Well,

basically all you really need is 2 components, the first being a recent java compiler ... and what-do-you-know ... one is just caming out --- the JDK 1.2

To download it you need to become a member (it's completely free) of the Java Development Connecton http://developer.javasoft.com/.

Unfortunately, they do not have many (any?) mirror sites, so atttempting to download it is often unsuccessful (which sucks since it also seems to disrupt my AOL connection causing me to have to redial)

Anyways, after that ... you'll need the second component --- java programming know-how ... Applets aren't the easiest things for beginners to start off with ... so, I guess that's what sites, like this nifty Planet Nebulous site, are for.

Mike