GatherPlace no longer requires Java on the Guest PC, MAC or Linux client in order to connect with the GatherPlace basic viewer (SureView). However, Java 1.3 or later is required for the use of advanced features in a GatherPlace meeting. Advanced features include:. Guest ability to co-present or share their screen in the meeting. Host ability to provide remote support or to grant remote control to a guest. Guest ability to take control of another computer in the meeting. Guest ability to use their computer for the audio portion (VoIP) of the meeting (meeting must be configured to use this option).
The good news is that 98% of web browsers have Java installed and enabled and only a small percentage of Windows computers may need to install or upgrade Java if advanced features are required. Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8 and 9 Running Sun Java. Choose Internet options from the the Tools menu on the Menu bar. Note: With Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9 you may need to press the Alt key to make the Menu bar visible. Select the Security tab, then click the Custom Level button. In the dialogue box scroll down to the Scripting section, Active Scripting sub-section and make sure 'Scripting of Java applets' is set to Enable (click in the radio button), then click the OK button. Select the Advanced tab.
Scroll down to 'Java (Sun)'. Make sure the check box is selected for your version of Sun Java. Your computer might need a restart if the check box was not selected. Select OK in each dialog box that is open. Internet Explorer 4, 5 and 6 Running Microsoft's JVM (Java Virtual Machine) The Microsoft version of the JVM does not support the advanced features for GatherPlace meetings. It is therefore recommended that you upgrade to Sun Java. Download the latest Java version.
How to disable Java – Firefox. For users who primarily surf using Firefox it is handy to disable Java, but allow it to work in another browser for the rare application that requires Java.
Choose Tools from the Menu bar, then Internet options. Select the Security tab then click the Custom Level button. In the dialog box scroll down to the Scripting section, Active Scripting sub-section and select Enable (click in the radio button). Then in the dialog box, scroll down to the Microsoft VM section, Java Permissions and select either High, Medium, or Low Security. Select OK in each dialog box.