Introduction to Java (By IBM)- A complete, Internet-based, free course on the fundamentals of Java and Java's important implications for electronic business on the World Wide.

Sun's Java Tutorial- A step-by-step guide to Java, from the creators of the language. Complete downloadable version available as well. Recommended.

Introducing Java (TM) - Your First Applet- If building java applets is your main focus, begin here. A step-step guide guide that walks you through the creation of a simple applet.

Digital Cat Quick Course to installing a Java Applet- Just want to learn how to get an applet to work on your webpage? The Cat can help.

Java Applet Archives:

Freewarejava.com- An excellent starting point to everything Java on the net, with direct links to applets of all categories, tutorials, references, and more!

The Java Boutique- Hundreds of free Java applets for use on any webpage, including text animations, games, visual effects etc.

The Java Shareware applet collection- Contains direct links to an abundance of Java applets on the web.

Cup O' Joe- Here you'll find more than a cup full of Java applets, including calculators, games, text animations etc.

The Java Hermit: A small collection of custom Java applets for use on your webpage.