The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 1.5 (also known as Java 5) or greater must be installed. This will be done automatically through Java Web Start.
Starting with version 2.3.0, JRE Version 1.6 (Java 6) is required.
Administrator privileges are not needed to install/launch the Weather and Climate Toolkit.
Note:
Administrative privileges are needed to:
Apple Quicktime is needed for the export of Quicktime Movies. Instructions Page.
User Computer Minimum RAM:
Java Web Start is a Java feature allowing Java applications to be launched over the web. The application may be integrated into the user's desktop and run without using this website. New versions will be automatically downloaded as they are available. For more information about Java Web Start, visit the Java Web Start Webpage.