Problems viewing images?
Java Applets are used to view practically all Virtual Images on this website.  Java Virtual Machine (or Microsoft Java Virtual Machine) needs to be present and enabled on your browser for all java applets to work. This is present by default on most browsers and computers avoiding the need for any plug-in downloads. Normally you will  be prompted by your browser if it is not present or not enabled. Javascripts are used for popup windows displaying some of the Virtual Images.

Windows XP: Sadly some new computers with Windows XP v1.0 and IE 6.0 do not have MS Java Virtual Machine included. This has been amended with Windows Service Pack 1 for Windows XP.

Note: There are two versions of Java Virtual Machine, Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine and Microsoft Java Virtual Machine.
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine is best for Microsoft Internet Explorer
Java Virtual Machine from Sun Microsystems best for Netscape etc.
Either should work perfectly on this website but other websites sometimes have problems when the Microsoft version is used with a non Microsoft browser.
 
To check if both Java and Javascripts are enabled in your browser.
  • In Internet Explorer> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced Menu
  • Opera > File > Preferences
  • Netscape > Edit > Preferences > Advanced
Ways of getting Java
  • Load  it from a Computer Magazine free CDRom
Most computer magazines come with a CD or two which normally contain the latest free versions of browsers Netscape Navigator or Opera which have the option (whilst loading) to include Java. Some versions of Internet Explorer 6 will also but Microsoft Java Virtual Machine is normally included in a 'Patches' section of the cds.
  • Download from the net: Best if you have a good fast connection as the files are on the large size
Java plug-in from Sun Microsystems (9mB). Bigger than MSJVM but then it is the best version from the 'home of Java' but as stated above probably best to use with non Microsoft browsers.
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (5mB) (presently only available from Microsoft on Service Pack 1 for Windows XP) although can be obtained from other sites eg above link