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What is Java™?
Java™ technology was originally developed by Sun® Microsystems, Inc. as a programming language that was particularly well suited for
developing web-based applications that would run on virtually any computing platform or operating system.
Microsoft® licensed this technology from Sun® and for a number of years, included the Java™ Virtual Machine (JVM) with every
installation of it’s Internet Explorer web browser.
Many web sites were (and still are) developed using Java™ technology.
In 1997, Sun® Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft® became involved in a legal encounter that ultimately led to Microsoft® no longer
including the Java™ Virtual Machine with any of it’s products.
If you have recently purchased a computer, you may or may not have the JVM installed on your system.
If you happen to visit a web site that is using Java™ programming and you do not
have Java™ installed, you may find that some or all of the functions on the web site do not work.
Although Microsoft® no longer includes Java™ with any of it’s browser products, Sun® Microsystems, Inc., the original developer of Java™,
has continued to support and improve this technology, and it is available as a free download from their web site.
How to determine if you have Java™ installed on your computer
The fastest way to determine if Java™ is installed on your system is to visit the Java™ web site test page, which can be found at:
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.jsp
You’ll quickly be able to determine if Java™ is installed on your computer, and if it is not, you’ll be able to download and install
the latest version of the software right from the page.
Once you have Java™ installed, you’ll be able to fully experience the Sioux Nation web site and any other web site that uses Java™ technology.
How will Java™ affect my computer?
Java™ is simply a browser plug-in that performs much like other
browser plug-ins such as Macromedia’s Flash, Apple's QuickTime, Adobe®’s Acrobat Reader® and others.
Once installed, it’s something that runs in the background and is virtually “out of sight and out of mind.”
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