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Java On Dreamcast Forges On

Posted by timothy on from the instant-nostalgia dept.

Anonymous Coward writes: "Yup, much to my disbelief, it looks like Planetweb are still determined to try and profit off of the dc with their new DC browser version 3.0. According to the site, 'Users will now be able to access the multimedia features on Web sites using Java and play games written in that language..." I'v given up all hope on the DC, but maby a few of you out there...." Since these are officially EOL (even if not completely out of stores), you might be able to pick up your next web-browsing toy at a yard sale.

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  1. In a related story... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    NetZero has announced that they will be "The first Internet solution for Atari 7800 users." Utilizing a 110 baud modem which connects to your 7800's joystick port, you will finally be able to live out your dream of surfing the net on your Atari. There will, however, be an advertising banner which takes up the top 3/4 of the screen.

  2. Hard Drive? by Accipiter · · Score: 5, Funny

    Users have not been able to download other browsers such as Netscape Communication's Navigator or Microsoft's Internet Explorer because users can only download game files and the size of the Dreamcast hard drive is limited.

    Wow. I must of missed that feature when I bought my Dreamcast.

    I wasn't aware the Dreamcast's HITACHI PROCESSOR wasn't a factor in running Netscape or Internet Explorer. Gee, the AMOUNT OF RAM doesn't seem to be an issue either. Or OPERATING SYSTEM support for that matter! The only issue blocking the use of these other browsers seems to be the lack of a sufficiently-large hard drive!

    Well shit, if that's the case, I'm going to upgrade mine!

    *pops open Dreamcast*

    Err...Where's the old one?

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  3. Re:The real web appliance by fmackay · · Score: 3, Funny

    The thing can run Linux,

    ...cool, but in no way practical/useful

    browse the web,

    ...better than nothing, but tv resolution sucks for the web (also european browser is v. crappy, us one prob. better)

    run on an ethernet network,

    ...if you're prepared to shell out $150 on ebay for a BBA ($150! For an ethernet card!)

    play MP3's,

    ...if you already have a pc to d/l or rip your mp3s and burn them onto cd

    oh and by the way, it's a pretty decent gaming machine.
    agreed :)

    and tell me what you really have to complain about...?

    Jet Set Radio Future is an xbox exclusive :(