What is "java web start" used for?
<p>I was reading about java web start from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_Web_Start" rel="nofollow">wiki</a>. Can someone please tell me</p>

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<li>What is it used for?</li>
<li>A practical application of it; to make its use clearer.</li>
<li>Do other languages like C++ / C# have
anything similar?</li>
</ul>

<p>Thanks,<br>
Roger</p>
