Web browsers, which are often equipped with Java virtual machines, can interpret applets from Web servers. Because applets are small in files size, cross-platform compatible, and highly secure (can't be used to access users' hard drives), they are ideal for small Internet applications accessible from a browser.

Applet Security FAQ
Provides answers to questions regarding applet security.

FreewareJava.com
Categorized links to free Java applets of all types, Java tutorials, resources, and articles.

Java specifications
Describes the Java API, Developer's Kit, language specifications and virtual machine specifications.

Server-side Java - article
JavaWorld article (March 1997) with step-by-step instructions for the Netscape implementation of server-side Java and server-side applets.

The Java Boutique - Java IDEs
Features downloadable Java development environment demos, as well as a large collection of links to Java FAQs, how to articles, applets, reviews, and IDEs.

Freejava.nl
A collection of free Javascripts and applets.