End user viewing requirements

The information below describes end-user requirements for different distribution methods and computing platforms.

Note: For systems with built-in viewers, there is no need to ship a browser. For example, if you are creating an HTML Help system for Windows 98 users, you do not need to distribute a Web browser since Internet Explorer is built into the operating system.

End user systems

WinHelp

Microsoft HTML Help

WebHelp

JavaHelp

Oracle Help

Windows 3.1

Built-in viewer

Not available

*Web browser

JavaHelp viewer

Oracle Help viewer

Windows 95, NT 4

Built-in viewer

Internet Explorer 4.x or later browser, HTML Help engine

*Web browser

JavaHelp viewer

 

Oracle Help viewer

Windows 98, 2000

Built-in viewer

Built-in viewer

*Web browser

JavaHelp viewer

Oracle Help viewer

Macintosh, UNIX

3rd party viewer

Not available

*Web browser

JavaHelp viewer

Oracle Help viewer

 * Requires Java-enabled browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer (running on local computer or accessed from Web server).