Netx is a high-quality implementation of the java network launching protocol (jnlp). it downloads code over the network for applications and applets, caches it, and runs it in a secure environment.

general features of netx and jnlp:
* quality: highest quality open-source jnlp client.
* modular: easily add jnlp capabilities to any applications.
* security: run code in a sandbox or log its activities.
* small size: loads from a ~130k jar file.
* auto-update: no special code needed to auto-update apps.
* fast startup: runs code from a cache for fast starting.
* saves memory: supports running apps in a shared jvm.
* no browser: runs apps and applets without a browser.
* web based: no installers needed to deploy an application