Requirements

CrozzWord requires a Java Runtime Environment/Virtual Machine (JRE/JVM) that supports Sun JDK 1.1.8 (or greater) or Personal Java 1.2 specification. Most desktops probably have an appropriate, compatible JVM already installed; if not, download JVM. For other platforms, if not built-in, JVM should be available from vendor CD or support site. In order to access multiple web sites, and open and save puzzles on local storage, CrozzWord is a standalone Java application rather than a browser-based applet.

CrozzWordM, a separate version for smaller devices such as cell phones, requires J2ME (Micro Edition), MIDP 1.0 (or greater).

Please let me know of success with other devices, configurations.

Zaurus: for Sharp ROM, if Jeode JVM (formerly from Insignia) is not pre-installed, install it separately; tested primarily on Zaurus Z5000D with ROM 1.13 (installed both Internally and on CF); there should be no problems with more memory or newer ROMs/models; compatible with Sun's J2ME Personal Profile JVM (contact me for different run script); for OpenZaurus, Jeode & libraries need to be installed/configured (extract it from Sharp ROM); separate libraries for secure New York Times (NYT) subscription access are available to registered users.
PocketPC: Jeode JVM is available on iPaq installation CD; Jeode may be available separately via Esmertec/Handango for other hardware; currently requires manual installation (copying several files); note: I have not tested this recently on an actual device...; libraries for secure NYT access available to registered users
Microsoft Windows: tested on Windows 98, 2000, XP; libraries for secure NYT access available to registered users
Macintosh OS X: tested on OS X 10.2.2-10.2.8 (Jaguar); libraries for secure NYT access built-in
Macintosh OS 8.1-9.2.2 (Classic): requires Macintosh Runtime for Java (MRJ); tested on 8.1 and 9.2.2 with MRJ 2.2.5; secure NYT access does not work due to missing MRJ classes
Symbian Epoc: requires Personal Java or J2ME; tested on Sony Ericsson P800; other devices?; secure NYT access does not work (on P800) due to missing PJ classes
J2ME/MIDP: color or grayscale screen recommended; ability to download/run 64K .jar; tested on Sony Ericsson P800 and various desktop emulators; other devices?; secure NYT access will be available for MIDP 2.0 devices
Other platforms, e.g., Linux: JVM ≥ 1.1.8; no separate version at present, though see Download section if you'd like to try

Last Updated: 14-Nov-2003