This is patently false......
JSP DOES NOT determine the user interface.....
only it can improve the sophistication of the HTML which delivers the
interface.
Many websites are using Javascript with large script libraries to improve
the user interface......
NOT JAVA or JSP.
JSP cannot do many things doable with an Applet....it's just impossible.
Graphics rotation and live data feeds for instance.
Applets are unpopular because :
1) most users with browsers can "shutdown" their built-in JVM
2) the browser JVM's are old and don't support many JDK 1.2/1.3 classes
3) applets can increase page size considerable....most applets of any
substantance are at least 20-50k in size.
4) Microsoft will not support applets in the next version of their browser
(unless the government beats Bill Gates into submission and puts him in jail
(where he belongs) for about 3 months)
John: are we having fun yet ;)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A mailing list about Java Server Pages specification and reference
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Martin, Janet
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 2:07 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: JSP vs. Applet
>
>
> Andy: JSP can handle anything HTML can handle plus! Therefore - of course
> it can handle a robust UI! We are currently designing one here. I can't
> give our code out on the net but trust me - it can do whatever
> you have the
> imagination to do!
>
> BTW: tabing is function of HTML forms (try a test form yourself) where you
> can set tab order.
>
> If you use an Applet be aware that they make for a fat client and you are
> subjecting your users to long download times each time they try to access
> your page vs. a JSP/HTML form which is a thin client (which is
> what the web
> is really for).
>
> You might want to go to any local bookstore and pursue the web
> design books
> and/or check out info on the web on what HTML can do. There are
> any number
> of sites that have "pretty robust" UIs. Just cruse around and
> set what you
> find.
>
> Janet
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andy Oei [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 5:31 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: JSP vs. Applet
>
>
> Hi:
>
> This is a novice question:
> I am developing an "intranet database application" that needs to have a
> "pretty robust" User Interface. Example: I have to be able to use full
> keyboard control, like tab-ing from one field to another logical
> field. The
> application is like an Invoice Header and Line Item where you can pick a
> vendor for the invoice header and pick inventory item for the
> invoice line -
> both on one screen/page.
>
> Should I use applet for this purpose or can JSP handle a robust user
> interface? Anyone has an example?
>
> Thank you very much.
>
> Andy Oei
>
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