Javascript needed?

[Guest Roman5]

Smileys, underline, bold, and any icons normally clickable on this and other forums don't click. Also, youtube tells me that javascript is either an old version or turned off. Do I need a mobile version of java for these things to work? TIA.

[Guest edgecrush3r]

Smileys, underline, bold, and any icons normally clickable on this and other forums don't click. Also, youtube tells me that javascript is either an old version or turned off. Do I need a mobile version of java for these things to work? TIA.

Use a browser that supports javascript e.g. Opera or NetForce

[Guest Roman5]

Use a browser that supports javascript e.g. Opera or NetForce

Could you elaborate please. My MDA compact 3 has internet explorer and I thought IE supported java? Also, I clicked on midlet manager and a logo came up saying " Java powered with Intent ". * Confused *

So I should download a mobile version of opera or netforce then? And is it javascript that makes certain things clickable ?

[Guest edgecrush3r]

Could you elaborate please. My MDA compact 3 has internet explorer and I thought IE supported java? Also, I clicked on midlet manager and a logo came up saying " Java powered with Intent ". * Confused *

So I should download a mobile version of opera or netforce then? And is it javascript that makes certain things clickable ?

Java is not the same as javascript, however there are some minor simularities in the language itself.

Using the MIDlet manager you can run Java (and J2ME) applications and games (well some of them), by installing them to your PocketPC (offline application).. so this has nothing todo with webpages... Its just another type of application you can run from your pocketPC.

javascript is widely used in webpages, and its purpose is to make pages more interactive on the client-side (the page doesnt need to be reloaded to gain this interaction). hence; performing some validation when you click a button.. can be done nicely using javascript without requiring another round-trip to check things server side.

As far as I know PocketIE (pocket internet explorer AKA Internet Explorer for Windows Mobile) does not support javascript.

Try out the demo version of Opera and/or NetForce.

Both browsers support javascript, and even AJAX based pages (which is pretty sweet.. but i wont drown you into the details.).

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PS: Dont think Java isnt used within webpages, because this technology can be embedded into a webpage too.. similar to ActiveX controls, such as Flash/Shockwave.... This type of Java applications we call Applets. And they act like an container to run the application within a webpage... Nowadays I can almost safely say... this is a pretty much death technology... why... because its crap... its basically to heavy in most cases...and thats why people invented workaround technologies like AJAX (based around XML_HTTP transfers to have a lightweight alternative to online Client-Server apps...)

PS2: Forget the PS: part for now... download NetForce or Opera for Windows Mobile, and see if the webpage works..

I know (web)technologies can be quiete difficult, especially because every manufacturer wanting to set their own standards and then choosing also similiar names for them..

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[Guest Roman5]

Thanks very much edgecrush3r for your detailed explanation, much appreciated! I didn't realise java and javascript were two different applications. I'm currently downloading opera 8.65 beta which is a free trial till october. It's only 2.37mb but on dialup it seems like a 100mb! Can't wait to get broadband back next week. I'll transfer it to my storage card and then install it. I'll let you know how I get on.

[Guest edgecrush3r]

Thanks very much edgecrush3r for your detailed explanation, much appreciated! I didn't realise java and javascript were two different applications. I'm currently downloading opera 8.65 beta which is a free trial till october. It's only 2.37mb but on dialup it seems like a 100mb! Can't wait to get broadband back next week. I'll transfer it to my storage card and then install it. I'll let you know how I get on.

I am glad to help... keep me posted :)

[Guest Roman5]

:P ;) :D

I am glad to help... keep me posted :)

Yay! I've installed Opera and now all smileys and icons are active. :D

Smileys don't go to where I leave the cursor blinking after a sentence, they seem to default to the top of the reply area, right in front of your quote. Like the ones I left to show you. So I need to cut n paste them into position. Not ideal but at least they work. Thanks for your help.