Thread: Using Java to change websites title?

I honestly don't know if this is possible, but it sounds like a really cool idea to me.

I write very very basic java programs and upload them to my website. They range from crappy games to moderately alright text based games, and maybe useful programs. Some of them have to load mp3s and such at the beginning, and depending on a person's (s'?) internet speed, that could take a bit. I was thinking maybe if they were away I could somehow alert the user if they're not on that tab.

Example: I play Runescape (A popular MMORPG, actually wrote in java) and if I'm not on the tab, and the title screen finishes loading, the tab flashes. Or I've seen some java apps that I downloaded flash when they finished loading. I was thinking that could be applied to the title instead of flashing, kind of like if you were to get a message on facebook.

Originally Posted by KevinWorkman

Are you talking about applets? Keep in mind that unless you pay for a certificate, they won't work after the next Java update in January.

Assuming you are talking about applets and you do have a certificate, I can't think of a way to do it in straight Java. You might be able to execute some javascript or something though.

I'm talking about applets, yes. I run a variety of them. And I didn't know about the certificate issue coming in January so thanks for the heads up. I know it's possible to make the title change via javascript, so if I could execute that javascript through the java applet that would work just fine.

Originally Posted by KevinWorkman

For more info on the upcoming changes:
http://www.javaprogrammingforums.com...e-release.html
http://www.javaprogrammingforums.com...a-changes.html
https://blogs.oracle.com/java-platfo...ments_for_rias

I believe it's possible to execute javascript from a Java applet, but I've never done it so I'm not much help other than to point you to google. I'd be curious to see what you came up with though!

Alright, thank you for this information. I'll look into it more. If I find anything before another reply I'll be sure to edit this one and post my findings.

Originally Posted by aussiemcgr

Off-topic, but how is Runescape going these days? I haven't played since like middle-school (only ever played on the free servers). I played back when it was 2d. Before leaving, I remember it going to a basic 3d-type graphics.

Personally, I love it. The graphics are amazing (the client is made to auto-fit the window, or you can use the standard look, or even fullscreen). They've changed the combat system from the old click and wait (where you sat there and basically just ate food when needed lol ) to a system like WoW has (never played wow but that's what everyone says) where you have abilities and all this other stuff, I'm still getting used to that. They're now in like the 6th age, and the gods are getting more interactive with the player (in quests). There was a huge god battle between Zammy and Sara not too long ago that literally changed the 'face' of runescape. You'd really have to look at it now because it's amazing. However, Jagex seems to only be in it for the money right now (in my opinion) because there is a rule against real world trading (buying rs cash for real money) but you can buy bonds with cash, and turn around and sell the bonds for in game wealth. And they have the solomon's store, and the squeal of fortune (they both give you items and you can buy an advantage in each). Plus, the economy is rather whack.