The main difference from the applet mode is that a Java Web Start Glink runs independently of the browser, which can be terminated or used for other purposes, leaving Glink running. The Glink application downloaded will by default connect to a Glink for Java server running on the same system as the Web server, and obtain a license and configuration files from it. Thereafter the application is only downloaded if the user does not have the latest version. The user starts by accessing web pages from a browser, and on the very first access downloads the Glink for Java application from a web page as needed to make a mainframe connection. Java Web Start is shipped as part of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition.

In addition the clients must have Java Web Start installed.

This mode is quite similar to the applet mode and requires a server mode installation. Glink for Java can run as a Java application using the Java Web Start technology. The Glink applet that is downloaded will by default connect to a Glink for Java server running on the same system as the Web server, and obtain a license and configuration files from it. The applet downloaded is always the latest version. This requires a server mode installation, and means that the user starts by accessing web pages from a browser, and downloads the Glink for Java applet from a web page as needed to make a mainframe connection. The following short definitions will help you to understand the versions and possibilities. Glink for Java is available in several versions, and can be run in several different modes. Teletel and Minitel are supported for access to popular public information systems. ANSI 3.64 is supported for general communications work. Glink for Java includes emulation of the IBM 32 terminals, Bull Questar DKU7107 and DKU7211 terminals, Bull VIP7800, VIP7760 and VIP7700 terminals and DEC VT320 and VT102 terminals.

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