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JavaTM Software Installation

The only prerequisite for running the CDF Skeleton Editor as a JavaTM Web Start application is the Java  Standard Edition version 1.4.2 or higher.  If you already have Java SE 1.4.2 or higher installed, there is no need to install anything else.  If you cannot install or upgrade to at least Java SE 1.4.2, you may still be able to run the editor as a traditional Java application (see the instructions below). 


Operating System
 OS Version
 Included Version of Java SE
 Available Java SE Update
 Comment
Mac OS X
 10.0
 1.3.0
You cannot use the editor as a Web Start application.  Install it as a traditional application.
10.1
 1.3.1
 1.3.1 Update 1
 You cannot use the editor as a Web Start application.  Install it as a traditional application.
10.2
 1.3.1 and 1.4.1
 1.4.1 Update 1
 You should be able to use the editor as a Web Start application without installing anything but installation of Java 1.4.1 Update 1 is recommended.
10.3
 1.3.1 and 1.4.1
 1.4.2,
1.4.2 Update 1, and 1.4.2 Update 2
 You should be able to use the editor as a Web Start application without installing anything but installation of Java 1.4.2 Update 1 is recommended.
10.4
 1.4.2
 1.5.0 (5.0)
 You should be able to use the editor as a Web Start application without installing anything.
10.5
 1.5.0 (5.0)
You should be able to use the editor as a Web Start application without installing anything.
Sun Solaris (SPARC/x86)
 8 FCS1
 1.2.1
 All newer versions of Java
 You should install Java SE 1.4.2 or later or install the editor as a traditional Java application.
9 FCS1
 1.2.2 and 1.4.0
 All newer versions of Java
 With the proper browser configuration, you should be able to use the editor without installing anything.  However, it is recommended that you install Java SE 1.4.2 or later.
10 FCS1
 1.4.2 and 1.5.0 (5.0)
 All newer versions of Java
 You should be able to use the editor as a Web Start application without installing anything.
OpenSolaris
 1.6.0 (6.0)
 All newer version of Java
 You should be able to use the editor as a Web Start application without installing anything.
Microsoft Windows
 Windows 98 and all later excluding IA64
 None2
 All versions of Java are available for installation from Sun
 You must install Java SE 1.4.2 or later to use the editor as a Web Start application.

Notes:
  1. Later versions (updates) (e.g., Solaris 9 9/04) may have included newer versions of Java SE.
  2. It's possible, although rare, that the computer's manufacture (e.g., Dell, HP, etc.) installed a newer version of Java SE.

Users who need to install or upgrade Java SE, should follow these procedures:

Step 1: Install JavaTM  Standard Edition (SE)


Install Java Java SE version 1.4.2 or higher.  Only the JRE option is required.

Step 1a: If necessary, configure your browser for JavaTM Web Start

Refer to the instructions included with Java, your browsers instructions, or these instructions for configuring Mozilla and derivative browsers (e.g., NetscapeTM 6/7) to utilize JavaTM Web Start.
Return to the CDF Skeleton Editor Web page to launch the application.
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