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Java Test

Not sure what version of Java you have?

Many of SillyTutu applets and applications are written using the Java technology. To determine if you have a version recent enough to run our programs, go here: Java Test.

Web Applets — Technology Tests

Dear Visitor:

Many of the following applets test various parts of the Java subsystem and can be used to pinpoint trouble spots when debugging application issues.

Please note that these applets are unsupported, but even so we would like to hear of any issues you may have in case we decide to revisit or improve on them at a later date. Please email the name of the applet and a brief description of the problem to support@sillytutu.com.

Have fun!

SillyTutu Staff


The Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup (NHL 2008)

The first team to reach 16 wins without first losing four in the same round wins the NHL's top prize.

This technology test verifies that an applet running in this browser can read a data file from our website by getting playoff data and displaying it in a timed bar graph. Due to caching issues with the initial connection, there may be a slight delay in starting this applet: NHL Stanley Cup 2008.


Markerboard

Use the mouse to draw in a simple paint program.

This technology test verifies that an applet running in this browser can perform the most rudimentary interactive graphics operation - drawing under mouse movement: Marker Board.


Piano Keyboard

Click on piano keys to hear notes play.

This technology test verifies MIDI playback and demonstrates the basic start note and stop note MIDI capabilities: Piano Keyboard


Calculator

Use this engineering calculator to compute your fortunes.

This technology test experiments with numerical calculations as well as testing keyboard input using a calculator based on the one that ships with Windows: Calculator


Color Chooser

Pick a color, any color.

This technology test verifies that Java Swing components are available to applets running in this browser by calling the Swing color chooser component: Color Chooser

Web Applets — Fun Stuff

Dear Visitor:

The following applets are complete applications which take advantage of many of the technologies tested above.

Please note that these applets are unsupported, but even so we would like to hear of any issues you may have in case we decide to revisit or improve on them at a later date. Please email the name of the applet and a brief description of the problem to support@sillytutu.com.

Have fun!

SillyTutu Staff


Retro Electronic Ping-Pong

Play it just like the original Atari® classic.

Here is a look at a remake of a classic, first generation video game. The concept of the game is quite simple which makes it a popular test of programming skill by programmers learning a new language. Presented here is a relatively simple Java version: Retro Electronic Ping-Pong


Retro Invaders From Outer Space

Play it just like the original Taito® classic.

Here is a look at a remake of yet another early generation video game. You know the drill — kill the invader swarm before they get to you! Retro Invaders From Outer Space


Recluse Card Game

Play it just like the Windows™ Spider solataire card game.

Here is a remake of a classic card game. Stack up like suits from KING down to the ACE and remove all the cards before the serving pile is all used up: Recluse Card Game