
Likewise, Oracle JInitiator is providing a delivery mechanism for an Oracle certified JRE, which enables Forms Developer applications to be run from within a browser in a stable and supported manner. The JavaSoft Plug-in is a delivery mechanism for a JavaSoft JRE, which can be launched from within a browser. Oracle JInitiator is Oracle's version of JavaSoft's Java Plug-in. Oracle JInitiator delivers a certified, supportable, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to client desktops, which can be launched transparently through a Web browser.

Rather, it provides an alternative JVM in the form of a plug-in.

Oracle JInitiator does not replace or modify the default JVM provided by the browser. Oracle JInitiator runs as a plug-in for Netscape Navigator and as an ActiveX component for Internet Explorer. It provides the ability to specify the use of a specific Java Virtual Machine (JVM) on the client, rather than using the browser's default JVM.

Oracle JInitiator makes it possible for users to run Forms Server applications using Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. This appendix describes the benefits of using Oracle JInitiator as a plug-in for your users' Web browsers.
