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).