Applet
An applet is a small program or application, which is usually written in Java, and runs on a Web browser. An applet powers some of the fancier features of Internet pages, such as animation. They download quickly and are used both online and offline. Applets can be scrolling text, buttons and such, but are also used for much larger things like games and word processors.
An applet can be embedded into a webpage and usually has several settings that will allow you to personalize it. For instance, if you insert an applet that will work as a menu, you can specify which options should be in the menu, and which pages should be loaded upon clicking on an option.
A great site to learn more about applets and how they work is Echo Echo.com. And, it’s a great site to visit if you’re new to the internet, blogging or just want to spruce up your internet savviness (that’s a word, right?).
