Getting started with Java, I built the following Java applets. All applets are developed with VJ++ and finally compiled with the SUN JDK. I checked them with IE3.0, Netscape 4.05, and of cause with the SUN AppletViewer. The sourcecode and an example page is included in the ZIPed packages. Do what ever you like with it.
Try the CrazyFont Applet demo / download page.
Try the Calendar Sheet Applet demo / download page.
Try the Animator Applet demo / download page.