Yahoo! Pool requirements, Java
There are 2 types of java software around for you to chose, first one is called MicrosoftVM ( Microsoft Virtual Machine ) and other one is Sun's java. Note that java and JavaScript are different things.
You must know that Microsoft stopped to support MicrosoftVM couple years ago and Sun is the only company supports Java now. It is still possible to use MicrosoftVM cause i have it for you at downloads section :) Download MicrosoftVM . You are free to chose one of them or can use two of them, it is up to you. MicrosoftVM will not work with Windows Vista
What is different between MicrosoftVM and Sun's java ?
Since you don't customize your browsers font and other default settings, you will have a better resolution with Internet Explorer 6 and MicrosoftVM. See the difference and compare yourself. Screenshot below are taken with default installation of both browsers.
Difference between MicrosoftVM and Sun's java
Did you notice how table options looks like between them :)
Download Java for Yahoo! Pool
Download MicrosoftVM(From My server)
Download Sun's java (SE) (Sun's web site)
How to install Java
MicrosoftVM
After Download MicrosoftVM unzip it and click on it, it will setup itself don't worry. Please reboot your system.
Sun's Java
There is a little trick here if you want to use both MicrosoftVM and Sun's java on your system.You can use Sun's java with all Gecko based browsers ( Mozilla, firefox, Netscape etc.) while using MicrosoftVM with Internet Explorer only.This is personally what i use.
I will give you an example with Firefox browser
When you reach to Yahoo! Pool page it will ask you to install missing plugins (Java) and will guide you to install it when you accept.
Firefox warns if you don't have java installed
If you want to use Sun's Java with all browsers on your system chose Typical setup and follow the instructions.
Installing Sun's Java
If you want to use Internet explorer with MicrosoftVM on your system chose Custom setup
Installing Sun's Java only for Firefox step 1
Click on highlight J2SE and click next
Installing Sun's Java only for Firefox step 2
Now uncheck Mozilla and Netscape option and follow the instructions
Installing Sun's Java only for Firefox step 3
Check if your browser is Java enabled
If you can't login to Yahoo! Pool rooms better check if your browser has Java enabled
How to enable java settings to play Yahoo! Pool
Notes:
* Room loading times may be faster or slower it is depends of your internet connection speed.
Related Links
Download MicrosoftVM free from my server
Download Sun's java (SE)
Yahoo! Pool Forums
Official Yahoo! Games Help
