javaws (original) (raw)

Description

Note: The javaws command is not available on Oracle Solaris.

The javaws command starts Java Web Start, which is the reference implementation of the JNLP. Java Web Start starts Java applications and applets hosted on a network.

If a JNLP file is specified, then the javaws command starts the Java application or applet specified in the JNLP file.

The javaws launcher has a set of options that are supported in the current release. However, the options may be removed in a future release.